Minidoka County | minutes | meeting 2026-08-31 | County Commission Meeting source: https://www.minidoka.id.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08312026-1180 MINIDOKA COUNTY COMMISSIONER MEETING MINUTES August 31, 2026 The meeting was opened at 9:00 AM with the recital of the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer. Present for the meeting were: Commissioner Orton, Commissioner Koyle, Commissioner Schaeffer, Prosecutor Stevenson, Clerk Page, and Deputy Clerk Ramsey. The Misdemeanor Probation Office Remodel The remodel was discussed, and tasks were updated with Procurement Official Faux, Probation Director Tate, Probation Officer Espinoza, Building & Zoning Official Nay, IT Director Stevens, and Desktop Administrator Bingham. The Office Remodel at the Courthouse — Second Floor Procurement Official Faux shared to the Board on what was found under the flooring in the raised floor. Procurement Official Faux was asked to look into the ceiling and remove the paneling to continue reviewing what needs to be done. Plastic sheeting will be hung to protect the server room before work begins. Door Lock System & Change Order Building & Zoning Official Nay discussed with the Board various doors in the new building and the types of locks required. IT Director Stevens discussed fiber and switches for the IT room. This topic will be discussed further at the owner/architect/contractor meeting on September 14, 2026. Buildings & Grounds/Procurement/IT Updates Procurement Official Faux, IT Director Stevens, and Desktop Administrator Bingham reported on their projects. Buildings & Grounds Official Thomson was excused. Claims Commissioner Schaeffer moved to approve the claims as presented, with a second voiced by Commissioner Koyle. Motion carried. Minutes Commissioner Koyle moved to approve the minutes from August 24, 2026, with a second voiced by Commissioner Schaeffer. Motion carried. Curbing at the Prosecutors’ Office Commissioner Schaeffer moved that the curbing at the Goodman building is adequate until weather conditions indicate otherwise, with a second voiced by Commissioner Koyle. Motion carried. Assessor Data Fees Assessor West and Chief Deputy Assessor Bair discussed data fee updates with the Board. Assessor West will prepare a resolution with a new fee schedule for Prosecutor Stevenson to review. Weekly Reports Clerk Page reported on: values from the Assessor for final levy numbers; MAR cemetery request after losing its bookkeeper; LEPC meeting last week, including FEMA updates. Commissioner Schaeffer reported on: Southern Idaho Solid Waste meeting, and the fair board meeting. Commissioner Schaffer will inquire with the fair board regarding assistance needed to get years 2024 & 2025 compliant with the state controller. Commissioner Koyle reported on: urban renewal meeting; LEPC meeting; and a property brought to her attention that is in need of being cleaned up. Commissioner Orton reported on: South Central Public Health District board meeting, and Minidoka Memorial CEO second interviews occurring this week. Pathology Agreement with Ada County Commissioner Schaeffer moved to approve and sign the Pathology Agreement #32-036 between Ada County and Minidoka County, with a second voiced by Commissioner Koyle. Motion carried. Public Hearing — Fiscal Year 2027 County Budget At 11:33 AM, August 31, 2026, Commissioner Orton opened the public hearing for approval of the Fiscal Year 2027 county budget. Present were Commissioners Orton, Koyle, and Schaeffer; Prosecutor Stevenson; Clerk Page, Deputy Clerk Ramsey; Building & Zoning Official Nay; and Coroner Bourn. Clerk page reviewed the proposed fiscal year 2027 budget with the Board. At 11:39 AM Commissioner Orton opened the hearing up for public comments. At 11:40 AM Commissioner Orton closed public comments and entered into deliberations. Commissioner Schaeffer moved to approve Resolution #2026-08-31 adopting the Fiscal Year 2027 budget in the amount of $24,504,399.00, with a second voiced by Commissioner Koyle. Motion carried. Commissioner Orton closed the hearing at 11:40 AM. Correspondence: Minidoka County Historical Society Museum Newsletter City of Burley Fiscal Year 2027 budget City of Heyburn Public Hearing Idaho Housing & Finance brochure The meeting adjourned at 12:10 PM. Creator of day’s minutes: Deputy Clerk Ramsey.