Jefferson County | minutes | meeting 2026-02-17 | County Commissioner Regular Meeting Agenda (PDF) source: https://www.jcgov.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02172026-466 Page 1 JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSIONER MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 17, 2026 Meeting called to order at 9:00. Those present are Commissioner Clark, Commissioner Young, Chairman Hancock, Emergency Management Rebecca Squires; Kimberly Murphy is clerk of the board. Pledge of Allegiance led by Commissioner Clark. Prayer offered by Commissioner Young. Clerk Colleen Poole is absent. 9:01:31 AM Recording available at https://icgov.us/AgendaC enter ROAD AND BRIDGE - MIKE CARTER e APPROVE PURCHASE OF STORAGE CONTAINER - (ACTION ITEM) 9:03:15 AM Mike Carter - presented quotes for a storage container. The cheapest is at Liberty Container in Rigby for $5,400. 9:07:31 AM Motion to approve the purchase of a 40-foot container for Road & Bridge and the landfill for a total cost $5,400 by Commissioner Clark. Second by Commissioner Young. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. e DISCUSSION REGARDING VACATING AND ABANDONMENT OF A ROAD - 421 N 9:09:37 AM Mike Carter and Sam Scott - discussed a proposal to vacate a portion of 421 North in connection with the Driftwood Estates and Riverside Estates developments. The section under consideration is the portion of roadway that jogs north and then back west. The proposal would realign the road to create a straighter connection that better lines up with the bridge currently being replaced. indicated support to proceed with the process as presented. No formal action taken at this time. COMMISSIONERS e DISCUSSION OF COUNTY-WIDE FEE SCHEDULE ADOPTION AND SCHEDULING PUBLIC HEARING - (ACTION ITEM) 9:19:30 AM Kimberly Murphy — A few departments have recently requested to schedule public hearings to update fee schedules. In discussions with Chase Hendricks, legal counsel would prefer to do it all at once instead of each department holding separate public hearings. Kimberly and Chase will work with the departments to create one county-wide fee schedule and will publish it for the public hearing. e APPROVE CERTIFICATES OF RESIDENCY - (ACTION ITEM) 9:24:38 AM none today. e APPROVE COMMISSIONER MEETING MINUTES - (ACTION ITEM) 9:24:41 AM Motion to approve the Commissioner Meeting Minutes for February 2, 2026 by Commissioner Young. Second by Commissioner Clark. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock — aye. Motion passed. SOLID WASTE - BRANDY WARD e FINANCIAL ASSURANCE DISCUSSION 9:25:32 AM Brandy Ward — DEQ requires financial assurance by April 9. A third-party is required to complete it, so Sam Scott, County engineer, will not be able to assist. She will get an official price quote from Excel Engineering and will retum for approval from the Board. 9:27:51 AM Recess until 10:00. 10:00:03 AM Back in open session. NOXIOUS WEEDS - RHETT HANSEN PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION 2026-11 - TO CONSIDER AN INCREASE IN THE CONTRACT SPRAYING FEES - (ACTION ITEM) 10:00:17 AM Rhett Hansen - explained the reasoning for the proposed increase in fees. Costs have risen for staff, materials, and equipment (e.g., 4-wheelers). Surrounding counties charge higher rates, and many use an acreage-based system for CWMA work. The proposal includes raising backpack spray fees from $6.50 to $7.00, increases hourly rates for contract spraying from $30 to $45 for an employee per hour, and changing the equipment rate from $40 to $55 an hour. The goal is to better align rates with costs while continuing to provide the program. 10:06:20 AM _ Chairman Hancock opened the public hearing - only one person signed up to speak against the proposed increase. Byron Blakely — stated that he actually has an unrelated topic to discuss with the Board but thought he had to sign in to do so. He appreciates the weeds department and thinks they have done a great job. Commissioner Meeting Minutes FEBRUARY 17, 2026 Page 2 10:08:52 AM — Commissioner Young read the resolution onto the record. 10:21:08 AM Motion to approve Resolution #2026-11 by Commissioner Clark. Second by Commissioner Young. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young —- aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. PLANNING & ZONING - MILTON OLLERTON e UPDATE 10:22:27 AM Milton Ollerton - provided updates on current development activity and potential legislative changes. A new office door is being added at the Planning & Zoning office for about $1,300. He noted a local church is planning three new buildings and reminded that a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) will be required, including considerations for water. 10:39:05 AM __ Motion by Commissioner Young to adjourn at 10:39. Second by Commissioner Clark. All in favor - aye. Motion passed. Chairman of the Board sSe" ROO Date FS!