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Page 1 JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSIONER MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 9, 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 Chairman Hancock. Prayer offered by Commissioner Clark. Clerk Colleen Poole is absent. Commissioner Young is excused. Recording available at https://icgov.us/AgendaC enter CITY OF LEWISVILLE - MAYOR FRED TUCKER DISCUSSION REGARDING DEVELOPING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR ROAD REPAIRS - STATE GRANT FUNDING AVAILABLE - 9:02:45 AM Mayor Fred Tucker and Mike Carter - Mayor Tucker discussed a $100,000 LHTAC grant awarded to the City of Lewisville for road improvements. He explained the funding will not cover all needed work and asked whether the county could assist with the project. Discussion included a cooperative approach in which Lewisville would utilize its grant funds and the county may assist with materials, equipment, and labor, similar to past joint efforts with other cities. Mayor Tucker expressed appreciation for the county's support and expertise. A Memorandum of Understanding outlining responsibilities and costs will need to be drafted. Timing will be weather- dependent and coordinated with the county’s schedule. ROAD & BRIDGE - MIKE CARTER DISCUSSION REGARDING THE NEED FOR A STORAGE CONTAINER AT THE WEST SIDE SHOP - 9:10:21 AM Mike Carter - discussed options for a storage container at the Circular Butte Landfill to store barricades, spare tires for the scrapper and other bigger items. The Commissioners requested gathering price quotes from local companies. No action taken. DISCUSS NEW ROAD STANDARDS 9:22:02 AM Mike Carter and Sam Scott - discussed the proposed changes to the road standards. It is set for a public hearing on March 2. APPROVE MOWER PURCHASE - 9:15:28 AM Mike Carter — presented options for the purchase of a mower. Exhibit A. 9:20:48 AM Motion to approve the purchase of a Case Maxxum 125 with a diamond mower attachment for a total cost of $233,911.62 by Commissioner Clark. Second by Chairman Hancock. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - absent, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. PARKS & RECREATION - MARTIN JONES APPROVE PURCHASE OF WOOD SPLITTER FOR THE LAKE - 9:38:13 AM Martin Jones — Martin has been working to set up a general store at the lake and would like to provide firewood bundles for sale. He has been renting a wood splitter and it costs $276 for two days. Martin presented options for a wood splitter. The best option is from Cal Ranch at a cost of $1,399. 9:40:24 AM Motion to purchase a log splitter for the lake for a total cost of $1,399 from Cal Ranch by Commissioner Clark. Second by Chairman Hancock. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - absent, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. APPROVE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ADDITIONAL ENTRANCE LANE AT THE LAKE - 9:29:42 AM Martin Jones and Mike Carter - Presented the plan to widen the entrance to the lake. The plan includes two incoming lanes, adding an additional booth for cash payments, and adjusting fence lines. The project falls within the guidelines to use impact fees. The project will ideally be completed prior to the lake opening in May. 9:37:02 AM Motion to approve the change at the Jefferson County Lake, not to exceed $50,000 by Commissioner Clark. Second by Chairman Hancock. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - absent, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. APPROVE SUMMER VENDOR PROPOSALS FOR THE 2026 SEASON - o TAQUERIA EL POLLO LOCO o TROPICAL SNO o TRES HERMANAS o TAYLOR’S SNO CONE Commissioner Meeting Minutes FEBRUARY 9, 2026 Page 2 9:41:24 AM Motion to approve the vendor for summer at the Jefferson County Lake, Taqueria El Pollo Loco by Commissioner Clark. Second by Chairman Hancock. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - absent, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. 9:42:39 AM Motion to approve Tropical Sno as a vendor at the Jefferson County Lake for the 2026 season by Commissioner Clark. Second by Chairman Hancock. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - absent, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. 9:43:21 AM Motion to approve Tres Hermanas as a vendor at the Jefferson County Lake for the 2026 season by Commissioner Clark. Second by Chairman Hancock. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - absent, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. 9:43:47 AM Motion to approve Taylor’s Sno Cone as a vendor at the Jefferson County Lake for the 2026 season by Commissioner Clark. Second by Chairman Hancock. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - absent, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. UPDATE 9:44:36 AM Martin Jones — reported that the shelter reservation lottery was a success, with all available spots filled. Two shelters (B and C) were withheld in connection with a June event, which includes a paddleboard race and cardboard regatta. Event winners would receive use of the shelters for the Independence Day Celebration at the lake. Additional updates included strong participation in youth basketball, upcoming baseball registration, and campsite reservations for the summer season opening. COMMISSIONERS APPROVE CERTIFICATES OF RESIDENCY - 9:51:26 AM Motion to approve Certificates of Residency for Spring 2026 for College of Eastern Idaho for Illiana Karren- Ralston, Lyla Whitmeyer, Meagan Spaulding, Gauge Pitcher, Alyssa Johnson, Lacy Radford, and Malaki Reyes by Commissioner Clark. Second by Chairman Hancock. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - absent, Chairman Hancock — aye. Motion passed. 9:52:04 AM Motion to approve the Certificates of Residency for Spring 2026 for the College of Southern Idaho for Kate Barney and Jacob Wible by Commissioner Clark. Second by Chairman Hancock. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - absent, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. 9:52:22 AM Motion to approve the Certificates of Residency for Spring 2026 for College of Western Idaho for Kate Barney and Jacob Wible by Commissioner Clark. Second by Chairman Hancock. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - absent, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. APPROVE COMMISSIONER MEETING MINUTES - 9:52:58 AM none for today. APPROVE CLAIMS - 9:53:04 AM The Commissioners reviewed the claims and asked clarifying questions regarding specific line items. 9:59:20 AM Motion to approve the claims for January 17, 2026 through February 6, 2026 for a total of $477,052.29 by Commissioner Clark. Second by Chairman Hancock. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - absent, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. NOTIFICATION OF CONTINUED MEDICAL LEAVE - 10:00:29 AM _ Tabled. No discussion or action taken. SOLID WASTE - BRANDI WARD UPDATE 10:00:36 AM Brandy Ward - provided an operational update, including recent equipment repairs, staff training, and ongoing compliance items with DEQ. She reported that remaining DEQ compliance matters are being addressed. Additional discussion included staff workload and potential long-term solutions to address windblown debris at the landfill. PLANNING & ZONING - MILTON OLLERTON PUBLIC HEARING - TEXT AMENDMENT FILE AM25-0016 - AMENDING CHAPTER 110 SUBDIVISION CODE - o JEFFERSON COUNTY IS INITIATING A TEXT AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 110 SUBDIVISION CODE TO ADD SECTION 110-35 CLARIFICATION THAT ALL DEEDS, SURVEY MAPS OR PLATS SHOWING A DIVISION OF LAND SHALL BE CERTIFIED BY THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT. ALSO ADDING TO SECTION 110-66 ADDING REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS TO BE ADDED TO ADMINISTRATIVE PLATS, LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT PLATS AND RECORDS OF Commissioner Meeting Minutes FEBRUARY 9, 2026 Page 3 SURVEYS CERTIFYING REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT. FINALLY ADJUSTING NUMBERS AND CORRECTING ANY TYPOS THAT MAY EXIST. 10:09:39 AM Milton Ollerton — provided a synopsis of the proposal. He explained that the intent of the amendment is to ensure Planning and Zoning review occurs prior to recording documents that may create or adjust parcels. Staff has encountered instances where recorded surveys resulted in illegal lot configurations, boundary adjustments without all property owner signatures, or parcels that do not meet zoning requirements. In some cases, this has required the County to designate parcels as non-buildable after recording. The proposed amendment seeks to prevent such situations by requiring Planning Department review prior to recording. Public Hearing: Those signed up to speak against the proposed code amendment: 10:23:28 AM Shane Reimer, 5497 Rammell Road, Idaho Falls - read a letter from the Idaho Society of Professional Land Surveyors, stating that a record of survey does not convey property and expressed concern that requiring Planning certification on all records of survey could conflict with state law. He suggested strengthening existing land division application processes and improving coordination between Planning, the Recorder, and surveyors rather than requiring certification on every survey. He requested continued stakeholder collaboration. 10:46:18 AM Ryan Loftice, 743 S. Capital Ave, Idaho Falls - indicated his questions were largely addressed during the staff presentation and noted considerations related to larger parcels. 10:58:38 AM __ Jeff Rowe, County Surveyor — he supports review of lot splits and boundary line adjustments but does not believe certification should be required for records of survey. He expressed concern regarding staffing capacity and noted he is not aware of similar requirements in other states where he is licensed. 11:00:57 AM Spencer Mclutcheon, 3534 Apolena Ave, Idaho Falls - agreed that records of survey do not transfer title and stated he would support review authority limited to zoning purposes. 11:01:46 AM _ Tanner Loftus, 743 S. Capital Ave, Idaho Falls - opposed requiring an additional certification signature on records of survey, citing professional licensure standards. 11:02:30 AM — Cardon Payne, 1329 W Quinn Road, Pocatello - suggested collaborative workshops between Planning staff and surveyors to refine language and develop alternative solutions. 11:03:18 AM — Edward Kainee, 3495 Crestwood Lane, Idaho Falls — his concerns have mostly been addressed by others and agreed with comments made by Mr. Rowe. 11:03:47 AM _ Kevin Thompson, 215 Farnsworth Way, Rigby — he supports tracking lot splits and line adjustments but opposed requiring County certification on all records of survey, particularly where surveys define boundaries without creating divisions. He also noted potential confusion for surveys within incorporated cities that maintain their own planning departments. 11:07:04 AM Steve Ellsworth, 2295 N. Yellowstone Hwy, Idaho Falls — reiterated prior testimony and encouraged coordination among jurisdictions for consistency. 11:12:56 AM — Commissioners - thanked those in attendance and encouraged continued collaboration to develop workable language that achieves compliance goals. Public hearing closed. No action taken. UPDATE 11:13:38 AM Milton Ollerton - discussed the Kelly Canyon PUD approval by the Planning & Zoning Commission, it will be scheduled for a public hearing in March. The public hearing for the Trellis development is scheduled for February 18. 11:16:11 AM Motion by Commissioner Clark to adjourn at 11:16. Second by Chairman Hancock. All in favor - aye. Motion passed. ee Anred— WY coMit Z/2/ ak H 4 hairman of the Board ss oe Ss 0; pt, Date Fe: "Ot Ka ety (Muplog 551 ggtPhSOw ite SAG Clerk of the Boa =&i> COUNTY igs Date 4o.. <"" “of 4," . OT or ee %, 4, ”" ATE OF ww County Clerk UT Date Commissioner Meeting Minutes FEBRUARY 9, 2026
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