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Page 1 JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSIONER MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 10, 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 Kimberly Murphy. Prayer offered by Commissioner Clark. Clerk Melanie Smoot is Excused. Recording available at https://icgov.us/AgendaCenter ENGINEER - SAM SCOTT ACCEPTANCE OR REJECTION OF WATERWAYS SHED BIDS - ( 9:02:14 AM Sam Scott - has reviewed the submitted bids and determined the previously accepted bid was unresponsive due to incomplete information and failure to follow bid specifications. Sam recommended rejecting all bids and readvertising the project with potential specification changes to encourage additional responsive bids. Legal counsel recommended making changes in the specifications to ensure responsive bids. 9:07:50 AM Motion by Commissioner Clark to reject all bids and to advertise the Waterways Shed Project for bids again. Second by Commissioner Young. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young —- aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. APPROVE CIRCULAR BUTTE OPERATIONS PLAN - ( ) 9:08:15 AM Sam Scott - presented the completed Circular Butte Landfill Operations Plan, which incorporated comments from the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). 9:09:42 AM Motion by Commissioner Young to approve the Circular Butte Operations Plan to be submitted to the DEQ for recertification. Second by Commissioner Clark. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. APPROVE CONTRACT WITH ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER - ( ) 9:12:50 AM Sam Scott & Mike Carter — provided an update on the Rocky Mountain Power contract for the new traffic signal. The signal is operational using the single meter currently installed, although the plans called for two meters. Sam will work to finalize the contract and bring it back to the Board. ITD will continue working on signal timing. NOXIOUS WEEDS - RHETT HANSEN APPROVE PURCHASE OF HEATER FOR SHOP ADDITION - ( ) 9:17:00 AM Rhett Hansen — requested bids from four vendors, but only received two. The lowest bid is from Bigfoot and there is funding available in the budget. 9:18:30 AM Motion by Commissioner Clark to approve the purchase and installation of a heating unit for the Noxious Weeds office in Roberts and for a total of $8956.12 from Bigfoot. Second by Commissioner Young. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock — aye. Motion passed. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT - REBECCA SQUIRES BIG ROCK FIRE UPDATE 9:19:19 AM Rebecca Squires — provided an update on the Big Rock Fire, which was 85% contained at the time of the meeting with approximately 134 personnel assigned and 2,142 acres burned. The incident was transitioning from a Type 3 to a Type 4 organization as containment efforts continued. All residences and campgrounds remained intact, although two sheds and several zipline poles were damaged, and the Cress Creek Trail was closed due to damage. With the fire moving into recovery, officials are assessing potential flooding, erosion, and debris-flow hazards associated with the burn scar. The National Weather Service, BLM, and BAER team are coordinating on mitigation and technical guidance, including concerns near Cress Creek and potential impacts from future rain and spring snowmelt. COMMISSIONERS APPROVE CERTIFICATES OF RESIDENCY - ( ) 9:27:00 AM Motion by Commissioner Clark to approve the Certificates of Residency for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters at the College of Eastern Idaho for K’breean Weight, Dylan Arneson, Ali Whetten, Jayden Prudent, Kelsie Thomson, Zachary Bell, Bridget Friend, Emma Shirley, Erica Radford, Kalisi Shipper, Angela Eastmond, and Joanna Ocampo. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. Commissioner Meeting Minutes AUGUST 10, 2026 Page 2 9:27:53 AM Motion by Commissioner Young to approve the Certificates of Residency for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters at the College of Southern Idaho for McKay Bird, Chasitie Robbins, Emily Jossi, and Cambria Norman. Second by Commissioner Clark. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. e APPROVE COMMISSIONER MEETING MINUTES - ( ) 9:28:22 AM None. e APPROVE CLAIMS - ( ) 9:31:15 AM Motion by Commissioner Young to approve the claims from August 1, 2026 through August 7, 2026 for $598,208.47. Second by Commissioner Clark. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark — aye, Commissioner Young — aye, Chairman Hancock — aye. Motion passed. e DISCUSS PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST & ARCHIVING SOFTWARE - ( 9:41:06 AM Kimberly Murphy — presented information regarding public records request and archiving software. 9:42:25 AM Motion by Commissioner Young to table the archiving software discussion. Second by Commissioner Clark. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young — aye, Chairman Hancock — aye. Motion passed. e BUDGET DISCUSSION 9:42:49 AM The Board and Clerk discussed progress on the budget. 9:53:00 AM Recess until 10:00. 10:00:03 AM Open session. PLANNING & ZONING - MILTON OLLERTON e PUBLIC HEARING - APP-ZON26-0004 - APPEAL OF ZONE MAP AMENDMENT - ( v) o CHRISTINE SPONSELLER IS APPLYING FOR AN APPEAL FROM THE PLANNING AND ZONING RECOMMENDED DECISION TO DENY THE REQUEST FOR A ZONE MAP AMENDMENT FOR PARCEL RP05N37E311200 TO GO FROM AGRICULTURE-20 TO PARTIALLY RESIDENTIAL-5 AND RESIDENTIAL-1. THE PROJECT IS ON 114.96 ACRES LOCATED OFF OF E 625 N IN A PORTION OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 37 EAST BOISE-MERIDIAN 10:00:05 AM Milton Ollerton & Jenna Huennekens - reviewed the application for consistency with the Comprehensive Plan and applicable zoning requirements, including considerations related to residential land use, water and sewer availability, future connectivity, and fire protection. Public comments received prior to the hearing included both support for additional housing in the area and opposition based primarily on concerns regarding water and septic systems, protection of agricultural land, proposed density, traffic, school and public-service impacts, and the potential for undeveloped lots. Christine Sponseller — clarified that the request was for a zoning change rather than an immediate subdivision, and stated that the anticipated development would include larger lots toward the rear of the property rather than 40 one-acre lots. She estimated the property could ultimately accommodate approximately 20-30 homes. Chairman Hancock opened the public hearing. Public Testimony — In Favor: o Connie Surerus, 2871 E 650 N, Roberts - Spoke in favor, citing the need for additional housing in the Roberts area and the positive impacts existing subdivisions have had on the local community, schools, and churches. o Jed Lowder, 487 N 4108 E - Spoke in favor, stating the proposed zoning is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and appropriate for residential development. Public Testimony — Against: o _Lynnda Tarpley, 2724 E 700 N, Roberts — Spoke against, citing concerns regarding impacts to agricultural operations, livestock, water rights, and the proximity of residential development to existing agricultural properties. o Rob Harris, 1000 [address incomplete] - Spoke against, citing concerns regarding individual wells and septic systems and consistency with Comprehensive Plan provisions related to water and sewer services. o Matt Wilie, 2779 E 625 N - Spoke against, citing concerns regarding residential density, traffic and road safety, water quality, and available services in the Roberts area. o David Stump, 631 N 2800 E, Roberts, ID 83444 - Spoke against, citing concerns regarding increased traffic, access to the proposed development, and potential impacts to the surrounding water supply from wells and septic systems. Christine & Tristan Sponseller, 2760 E 800 N, Roberts, reiterated that the proposal was not intended to result in 60 homes and estimated 20-30 homes at most, while also addressing the economic considerations associated with continued agricultural use of the property. The Board discussed the application's consistency with the Comprehensive Plan and zoning regulations, the relationship of the property to the Roberts Area of Impact, and concerns regarding future development, water and sewer systems, and compatibility with surrounding land uses. Commissioner Meeting Minutes AUGUST 10, 2026 Page 3 11:06:00 AM Motion by Commissioner Young to deny the zone amendment appeal APP-ZON26-0004, to uphold the Planning & Zoning Commission’s decision. Second by Commissioner Clark. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. e APPROVE PRIVATE ROAD MODIFICATION — PRM26-0003 - E 312 N PRIVATE ROAD - (ACTION ITEM) o RHODEHOUSE IS REQUESTING FOR A PRIVATE ROAD MODIFICATION FOR AN EXISTING PRIVATE ROAD THAT IS A 40FT EASEMENT THAT IS LONGER THAN 750FT. THE PRIVATE ROAD NAME IS E 312 N AND IS LOCATED OFF N BASSETT RD IN THE LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONE 11:07:54 AM Jenna Huennekens — presented a request from Kevin Rhodehouse to modify an existing 40-foot private road easement on E 312 N, which extends beyond the proposed short plat onto adjoining properties and exceeds 750 feet, requiring Board approval. The modification was reviewed and approved by the relevant fire districts, and a road maintenance agreement is in place between the property owners utilizing the road. 11:10:23 AM Motion by Commissioner Clark to approve the private road modification PRM26-0003. Second by Commissioner Young. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. e UPDATE: BUILDING PERMITS 11:10:47 AM _ cancelled. 11:11:11 AM Motion by Commissioner Clark to adjourn at 11:11 am. Second by Commissioner Young. All in favor - aye. Motion passed. ecSa Neawrgel— Sn COM, S/3.8./ a+ Chairman of the Board oo “BS Date 2S eCERSOW | = ’ = OQ: ¥ --— Er = ¢ bh 22. > oun JPs 1/29/26 Clerk of the Boa 4S... — “9 = Date Neal a eee, SP SS "Y “TA TE or KS TTT ahs County Clerk Commissioner Meeting Minutes AUGUST 10, 2026
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