Gooding County | minutes | meeting 2026-08-31 | Regular Session Board of County Commissioners
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REGULAR SESSION, AUGUST 31, 2026
Commissioner Bolduc opened the meeting at 10:00 a.m. Commissioner Buhler, Mike Elliott, Prosecutor Misseldine, County 
Clerk Chad Hoeft and Chief Deputy Clerk Jackie Fuqua, were present. Commissioner Eames was absent.
2026-2027 PATHOLOGY SERVICES AGREEMENT
This was tabled until the September 14th meeting.
SIGN ENTERPRISE FLEET BILLS OF SALES
Commissioner Buhler made a motion to authorize Chairman Bolduc to sign all the bills of sales for the Sheriff’s vehicles. 
Commissioner Bolduc seconded the motion. Motion carried.
SHERIFF GOUGH- SIGN S.R.O. AGREEMENT
Sheriff Gough presented the Board with the 2027 School Resource Officer agreement. He stated there were no changes from 
last year. Commissioner Buhler made a motion to have Chairman Bolduc sign the agreement. Commissioner Bolduc seconded 
the motion. Motion carried.
SIGN INDIVIDUAL EXPENSE/REVENUE BUDGET SHEETS
Commissioner Buhler made a motion that both he and Commissioner Bolduc sign the FY2027 expense budget sheet. 
Commissioner Bolduc seconded the motion. Motion carried. Commissioner Buhler made a motion that both he and 
Commissioner Bolduc sign the FY2027 revenue budget sheet. Commissioner Bolduc seconded the motion. Motion carried.
MIKE ELLIOTT- NORTHSIDE CANAL COMPANY
Mike Elliott, representing the Northside Canal Company, discussed issues with the water in Idaho and the need for all cities, 
counties and water entities to come together to form a plan for the management of our water resources. He presented a draft 
plan, but this was tabled until the September 14th meeting so all commissioners are present and legal counsel can look it over 
and create a resolution.
DISCUSSION ON TRANSFERRING INDIGENT FUNDS
This was tabled until the September 14th meeting.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Buhler moved to go into executive session pursuant to IC§74-206(f) to communicate with legal counsel and 
allow Mike Elliott to be in attendance. Commissioner Bolduc seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Buhler-Yes, Bolduc-Yes. 
The Board recessed the executive session at 10:47 a.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Buhler moved to go into executive session pursuant to IC§74-206(b) to consider personnel matters and allow 
Mike Elliott to be in attendance. Commissioner Bolduc seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Buhler-Yes, Bolduc-Yes. The 
Board recessed the executive session at 10:55 a.m.
MINUTES
Commissioner Buhler moved to approve August 24, 2026, minutes.  Commissioner Bolduc seconded the motion.  Motion 
carried. 
There were no Correspondence, Broadband, Public Comments or Committee Meeting reports today.
Commissioner Bolduc adjourned the meeting at 11:05 a.m.
/s/Mark E. Bolduc ________________      /s/Vern Eames____________           /s/Ron Buhler______________
Mark E. Bolduc, Chairman                         Vern Eames, Commissioner               Ronald Buhler, Commissioner
Attest: /s/ Chad Hoeft_____________
Chad Hoeft, Clerk