Jefferson County | minutes | meeting 2026-01-12 | County Commissioner Regular Meeting Agenda (PDF) source: https://www.jcgov.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01122026-457 Page 1 JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSIONER MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 12, 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 Young. Prayer offered by Chairman Hancock. Clerk Colleen Poole is absent. Recording available at https://icgov.us/AgendaC enter ASSESSOR - JESSICA ROACH & TREASURER - KRISTINE LUND e TAX CANCELLATION - PARCEL RP06N34E177180 - (ACTION ITEM) 9:01:36 AM Kristine Lund and Jessica Roach - this first tax cancellation is for a parcel that had an acreage correction due to a split. 9:02:59 AM Motion to approve the tax cancellation for RPO6N34E177180 for an acreage correction for a total of $192.96 by Commissioner Clark. Second by Commissioner Young. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young -— aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. e TAX CANCELLATIONS - 60 PARCELS - (ACTION ITEM) o HOMEOWNERS EXEMPTIONS APPLIED AFTER ABSTRACT DEADLINE 9:03:50 AM These parcels are all homeowners exemptions. 9:04:08 AM Motion to approve the homeowner tax exemption cancellation for parcel number MHD00000321004 for $183.75 by Commissioner Young. Second by Commissioner Clark. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark — aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. o Motion to approve the homeowner tax exemption cancellation for parcel number RP003970040080 for $363.09 by Commissioner Young. Second by Commissioner Clark. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. o Motion to approve the homeowner tax exemption cancellation for parcel number R005020010010 for $284.43 by Commissioner Young. Second by Commissioner Clark. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. o Motion to approve the homeowner tax exemption cancellation for parcel number RP005180010110 for $363.09 by Commissioner Young. Second by Commissioner Clark. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. o Motion to approve the homeowner tax exemption cancellation for parcel number RP005330010090 for $363.09 by Commissioner Young. Second by Commissioner Clark. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. o Motion to approve the homeowner tax exemption cancellation for parcel number RP005870060400 for $113.28 by Commissioner Young. Second by Commissioner Clark. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. o Motion to approve the homeowner tax exemption cancellation for parcel number RP005870080140 for $113.28 by Commissioner Young. Second by Commissioner Clark. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. o Motion to approve the homeowner tax exemption cancellation for parcel number RP005870090070 for $363.09 by Commissioner Young. Second by Commissioner Clark. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. o Motion to approve the homeowner tax exemption cancellation for parcel number RP005870090440 for $28.32 by Commissioner Young. Second by Commissioner Clark. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. o Motion to approve the homeowner tax exemption cancellation for parcel number RP005880060120 for #113.28 by Commissioner Young. Second by Commissioner Clark. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. o Motion to approve the homeowner tax exemption cancellation for parcel number RP005920010040 for $18.59 by Commissioner Young. Second by Commissioner Clark. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. o Motion to approve the homeowner tax exemption cancellation for parcel number RP006140020010 for $399.51 by Commissioner Young. Second by Commissioner Clark. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. Commissioner Meeting Minutes JANUARY 12, 2026 Page 2 o Motion to approve the homeowner tax exemption cancellation for parcel number RP006360040190 for $363.09 by Commissioner Young. Second by Commissioner Clark. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. o Motion to approve the homeowner tax exemption cancellation for parcel number RP006750010120 for $363.09 by Commissioner Young. Second by Commissioner Clark. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. o Motion to approve the homeowner tax exemption cancellation for parcel number RP006790020030 for $40.46 by Commissioner Young. Second by Commissioner Clark. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. o Motion to approve the homeowner tax exemption cancellation for parcel number RP006930010040 for $6.09 by Commissioner Young. Second by Commissioner Clark. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. o Motion to approve the homeowner tax exemption cancellation for parcel number RP006990020390 for $365.15 by Commissioner Young. Second by Commissioner Clark. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. o Motion to approve the homeowner tax exemption cancellation for parcel number RP007400010080 for $31.56 by Commissioner Young. Second by Commissioner Clark. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. o Motion to approve the homeowner tax exemption cancellation for parcel number RP007590020060 for $399.51 by Commissioner Young. Second by Commissioner Clark. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. o Motion to approve the homeowner tax exemption cancellation for parcel number RP008080010130 for $145.23 by Commissioner Young. Second by Commissioner Clark. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. o Motion to approve the homeowner tax exemption cancellation for parcel number RP008080010150 for $113.34 by Commissioner Young. Second by Commissioner Clark. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. o Motion to approve the homeowner tax exemption cancellation for parcel number RP008080030120 for $145.23 by Commissioner Young. Second by Commissioner Clark. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. o Motion to approve the homeowner tax exemption cancellation for parcel number RP008080030290 for $145.23 by Commissioner Young. Second by Commissioner Clark. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. o Motion to approve the homeowner tax exemption cancellation for parcel number RP04N39E026602 for $43.29 by Commissioner Young. Second by Commissioner Clark. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. o Motion to approve the homeowner tax exemption cancellation for parcel number RP04N39E057350 for $319.62 by Commissioner Young. Second by Commissioner Clark. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. o Motion to approve the homeowner tax exemption cancellation for parcel number RP04N39E136300 for $144.44 by Commissioner Young. Second by Commissioner Clark. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. o Motion to approve the homeowner tax exemption cancellation for parcel number RP04N39E283376 for $363.09 by Commissioner Young. Second by Commissioner Clark. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. o Motion to approve the homeowner tax exemption cancellation for parcel number RP04N39E311940 for $363.09 by Commissioner Young. Second by Commissioner Clark. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock -— aye. Motion passed. o Motion to approve the homeowner tax exemption cancellation for parcel number RP04N39E321850 for $123.45 by Commissioner Young. Second by Commissioner Clark. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. o Motion to approve the homeowner tax exemption cancellation for parcel number RP04N39E333330 for $363.09 by Commissioner Young. Second by Commissioner Clark. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. Commissioner Meeting Minutes JANUARY 12, 2026 Page 3 o Motion to approve the homeowner tax exemption cancellation for parcel number RP05N40E290240 for $51.32 by Commissioner Young. Second by Commissioner Clark. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. o Motion to approve the homeowner tax exemption cancellation for parcel number RP05N37E333947 for $82.68 by Commissioner Young. Second by Commissioner Clark. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. o Motion to approve the homeowner tax exemption cancellation for parcel number RP05N38E256330 for $376.91 by Commissioner Young. Second by Commissioner Clark. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. o Motion to approve the homeowner tax exemption cancellation for parcel number RPO5N38E273663 for $69.82 by Commissioner Young. Second by Commissioner Clark. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young — aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. o Motion to approve the homeowner tax exemption cancellation for parcel number RP05N39E312400 for $402.09 by Commissioner Young. Second by Commissioner Clark. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. o Motion to approve the homeowner tax exemption cancellation for parcel number RPO6N35E086325 for $61.44 by Commissioner Clark. Second by Commissioner Young. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. o Motion to approve the homeowner tax exemption cancellation for parcel number RPA00600000060 for $752.58 by Commissioner Clark. Second by Commissioner Young. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. o Motion to approve the homeowner tax exemption cancellation for parcel number RPA00650060030 for $363.09 by Commissioner Clark. Second by Commissioner Young. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. o Motion to approve the homeowner tax exemption cancellation for parcel number RPA0085007009B for $183.84 by Commissioner Clark. Second by Commissioner Young. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. o Motion to approve the homeowner tax exemption cancellation for parcel number RPA0150004008A for $458.09 by Commissioner Clark. Second by Commissioner Young. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. o Motion to approve the homeowner tax exemption cancellation for parcel number RPA03230010100 for $910.09 by Commissioner Clark. Second by Commissioner Young. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. o Motion to approve the homeowner tax exemption cancellation for parcel number RPA03230030120 for $36.40 by Commissioner Clark. Second by Commissioner Young. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. o Motion to approve the homeowner tax exemption cancellation for parcel number RPA03230030140 for $36.40 by Commissioner Clark. Second by Commissioner Young. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. o Motion to approve the homeowner tax exemption cancellation for parcel number RPA03930050070 for $ 81.59 by Commissioner Clark. Second by Commissioner Young. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. o Motion to approve the homeowner tax exemption cancellation for parcel number RPA03930060020 for $910.09 by Commissioner Clark. Second by Commissioner Young. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. o Motion to approve the homeowner tax exemption cancellation for parcel number RPA03930070200 for $910.09 by Commissioner Clark. Second by Commissioner Young. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. o Motion to approve the homeowner tax exemption cancellation for parcel number RPA03930090080 for $22.21 by Commissioner Clark. Second by Commissioner Young. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. o Motion to approve the homeowner tax exemption cancellation for parcel number RPA03930110100 for $45.96 by Commissioner Clark. Second by Commissioner Young. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. Commissioner Meeting Minutes JANUARY 12, 2026 Page 4 o Motion to approve the homeowner tax exemption cancellation for parcel number RPA03930120090 for $85.52 by Commissioner Clark. Second by Commissioner Young. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. o Motion to approve the homeowner tax exemption cancellation for parcel number RPA03930140040 for $45.96 by Commissioner Clark. Second by Commissioner Young. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. o Motion to approve the homeowner tax exemption cancellation for parcel number RPA03930140060 for $45.96 by Commissioner Clark. Second by Commissioner Young. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. o Motion to approve the homeowner tax exemption cancellation for parcel number RPA07910020010 for $145.61 by Commissioner Clark. Second by Commissioner Young. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. o Motion to approve the homeowner tax exemption cancellation for parcel number RPA07910020040 for $145.61 by Commissioner Clark. Second by Commissioner Young. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. o Motion to approve the homeowner tax exemption cancellation for parcel number RPA08110010350 for $910.09 by Commissioner Clark. Second by Commissioner Young. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. o Motion to approve the homeowner tax exemption cancellation for parcel number RPA08160030060 for $183.84 by Commissioner Clark. Second by Commissioner Young. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. o Motion to approve the homeowner tax exemption cancellation for parcel number RPA08160030210 for $27.67 by Commissioner Clark. Second by Commissioner Young. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. o Motion to approve the homeowner tax exemption cancellation for parcel number RPA08160060020 for $27.67 by Commissioner Clark. Second by Commissioner Young. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. o Motion to approve the homeowner tax exemption cancellation for parcel number RPB0175023010A for $660.79 by Commissioner Clark. Second by Commissioner Young. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. o Motion to approve the homeowner tax exemption cancellation for parcel number RPD00000321134 for $327.99 by Commissioner Clark. Second by Commissioner Young. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. o Motion to approve the homeowner tax exemption cancellation for parcel number RPE00400000010 for $339.70 by Commissioner Clark. Second by Commissioner Young. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. PARKS & RECREATION - MARTIN JONES DETERMINE FUNDING FOR CAMERA SYSTEM - (ACTION ITEM) 9:29:40 AM Martin Jones — discussed which funds should be utilized to pay for the cameras at the lake. 9:38:24 AM Motion to approve funding for the cameras at the Jefferson County Lake, with $12,000 from ARPA funds and the remaining balance from the Parks and Recreation budget by Commissioner Young. Second by Commissioner Clark. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. COMMISSIONERS APPROVE CERTIFICATES OF RESIDENCY - (ACTION ITEM) 9:40:32 AM None for today. APPROVE COMMISSIONER MEETING MINUTES - (ACTION ITEM) 9:40:49 AM The minutes are not ready to be approved. APPROVE CLAIMS - (ACTION ITEM) 9:41:50 AM Motion to approve the claims for December 23, 2025 to January 12, 2026 for $655,904.45 by Commissioner Young. Second by Commissioner Clark. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock — aye. Motion passed. Commissioner Meeting Minutes JANUARY 12, 2026 Page 5 APPROVE MCCASHLAND FENCE AGREEMENT - (ACTION ITEM) 9:42:52 AM Commissioner Clark read the fence agreement on to the record. The agreement is between the McCashlands and Jefferson County for the drain easement. 9:46:50 AM Motion to accept the fence haul-off agreement between Jefferson County and the McCashlands by Commissioner Clark. Second by Commissioner Young. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock — aye. Motion passed. 9:47:39 AM Recess until 10:00 10:00:13 AM Open session. PLANNING & ZONING - MILTON OLLERTON - JENNA HUENNEKENS PLAT APPROVAL - AMENDED BUTLER ESTATES SHORT PLAT - (ACTION ITEM) o FORA9-PLOT REPLAT OF THE BUTLER ESTATES SUBDIVISION - WHERE TWO PRIVATE ROADS ARE UTILIZED TO ACCESS FIVE LOTS AND THE COUNTY ROAD IS UTILIZED TO ACCESS THE REMAINING FOUR LOTS - LOCATED OFF OF E 150 N- CURRENTLY ZONED R-5 AND AG-10 10:00:26 AM Milton Ollerton and Jenna Huennekens — presented the Butler Estates Short plat, to amend the previously approved plat with four lots and increasing it to nine lots. Each parcel will be 5-acres and is located in the R-5 zone. 10:07:12 AM Motion to approve the final plat for the Butler Island Estates division number 1 first amended plat by Commissioner Young. Second by Commissioner Clark. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. DISCUSS THE MILL CREEK AMENDED PLAT TO CHANGE THE CENTRAL WATER SYSTEM DEDICATION TO BE LISTED AS INDIVIDUAL WELLS - (ACTION ITEM) o LOCATED OFF OF N 4200 E AND E 100 N IN THE R-5 ZONE - PREVIOUSLY APPROVED AND RECORDED IN JANUARY 2014 10:08:34 AM Milton Ollerton and Jenna Huennekens - discussed proposed amendments to an older subdivision originally approved in the 2000s. The amendment involves changing the subdivision from a central water system to individual private wells. The original application was submitted in December 2020 and was tabled due to a moratorium in effect at that time. Concerns were also noted regarding access onto 4200 E. Legal recommended sending this back to the Planning and Zoning Commission. No action taken. UPDATE 10:25:07 AM Milton Ollerton - recently had an interesting meeting with the Health Department to figure out if there is a way to determine septic density. HVAC inspections are now available through the county, but not in city limits yet. The city ordinances need to be updated to allow for HVAC inspections with the county. COMMISSIONERS EXECUTIVE SESSION IDAHO CODE 74-206(B) - PERSONNEL - (ACTION ITEM) 10:54:49 AM Motion to go into executive session 74-206(B) by Commissioner Clark. Second by Commissioner Young. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. 11:15:45 AM _ Back in open session. Discussed personnel issues. No action taken. EXECUTIVE SESSION IDAHO CODE 74-206(F) - LEGAL - (ACTION ITEM) 11:15:56 AM Motion to go into executive session 74-206(F) by Commissioner Young. Second by Commissioner Clark. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock — aye. Motion passed. 12:02:23 AM _ Back in open session. No action taken at this time. SOLID WASTE - BRANDY WARD WELL MONITORING UPDATE 10:40:07 AM — Brandy Ward — reported that recent sampling showed three statistically significant increases at the old landfill well, placing the site into assessment monitoring. Rocky Mountain Environmental recommended proceeding with a modified assessment approach rather than full quarterly monitoring at this time. Staff will coordinate with the County Engineer and continue monitoring as required. UPDATE Commissioner Meeting Minutes JANUARY 12, 2026 Page 6 10:45:56 AM — Brandy Ward — previously discussed dealing with credits on old accounts. She has three left and has done her due- diligence to contact them. Brandy presented an updated comparison report for waste amounts in December. Surveying has been completed at both landfills so the maps have been updated. 12:02:35 PM Motion by Commissioner Clark to adjourn at 12:02. Second by Commissioner Young. All in favor - aye. Motion passed. 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