Jefferson County | minutes | meeting 2026-09-14 | County Commissioner Regular Meeting Agenda (PDF) source: https://www.jcgov.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09142026-516 Page 1 JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSIONER MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 14, 2026 Meeting called to order at 9:00. Those present are Commissioner Clark, Commissioner Young, Chairman Hancock, Civil Attorney Chase Hendricks, Clerk Melanie Smoot, Emergency Management Rebecca Squires; Kimberly Murphy is clerk of the board. Pledge of Allegiance led by Chairman Hancock. Prayer offered by Commissioner Young. Recording available at https://icgov.us/AgendaCenter SHERIFF’S OFFICE - JOHN WOLFE e APPROVE AXON BODY CAMERA CONTRACT - ( ) 9:02:29 AM John Wolfe - presented the renewal for the contract with Axon for body cameras and evidence management services. The 10-year agreement includes 22 cameras and 28 licenses, with software and hardware upgrades included and cameras updated every two years. The annual cost is approximately $56,226, with additional deputies prorated into the contract as needed. The agreement also includes five additional licenses for jail cameras, which are separate from patrol camera equipment. 9:05:53 AM Motion by Commissioner Young to approve the contract with Axon Enterprise for $71,807.91 and $56,226.61 thereafter until September 2035. Second by Commissioner Clark. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT - REBECCA SQUIRES e APPROVE 2025 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM GRANT - ( ) 9:07:30 AM Rebecca Squires — the funds for the 2025 State Homeland Security Program Grant have finally been released. Jefferson County has participated for approximately 20 years. There is no match requirement. The funds can be used to buy equipment. 9:08:21 AM Motion by Commissioner Clark to approve the 2025 State Homeland Security Program Grant for $43,842.36. Second by Commissioner Young. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. ENGINEER - SAM SCOTT e APPROVE RESOLUTION #2026-46 - APPROVING SPEED LIMIT CHANGE ON ANNIS HIGHWAY (3950 E) FROM 600 N. TO 400 N. - 9:09:15 AM Sam Scott & Mike Carter — presented the traffic study results for the Annis Highway (Exhibit A). According to the report, the speed limit should be changed to 50 mph. 9:14:12 AM Motion by Commissioner Clark to approve resolution #2026-46 to raise the posted speed limit from 40 mph to 50 mph on the Annis Highway from 600 N to 400 N. Second by Commissioner Young. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. PLANNING & ZONING - MILTON OLLERTON e UPDATE - PERMITS 9:37:00 AM Milton Ollerton - provided an update on building permit activity, so far this month there have been 34 permits submitted. COMMISSIONERS e APPROVE CLAIMS - ( ) 9:59:08 AM Motion by Commissioner Clark to approve the claims from September 5, 2026 through September 11, 2026 for $209,211.66. Second by Commissioner Young. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. e APPROVE CERTIFICATES OF RESIDENCY - ( ) 10:00:05 AM Motion by Commissioner Clark to approve the Certificates of Residency for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters for the College of Eastern Idaho for Kara Rowberry, Taylor Gines, Elizabeth Gessel, and Thomas Berger. Second by Commissioner Young. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. 10:00:38 AM Motion by Commissioner Young to approve the Certificates of Residency for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters for the College of Western Idaho for Jazmyn Webb. Second by Commissioner Clark. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. Commissioner Meeting Minutes SEPTEMBER 14, 2026 Page 2 e APPROVE COMMISSIONER MEETING MINUTES - ( ) None. e APPROVE JOB DESCRIPTIONS - ( ) 10:01:17 AM — Audrey Moon - presented two job descriptions for approval. 10:01:37 AM Motion by Commissioner Young to approve the job description for a Planning Technician at grade 6. Second by Commissioner Clark. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. 10:02:04 AM Motion by Commissioner Clark to approve the job description for an Operations Assistant Manager at grade 10. Second by Commissioner Young. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. e APPROVE PERSONNEL ACTION FORMS - ( ) 10:02:33 AM Motion by Commissioner Clark to approve the personnel action form for employee 762 to regrade from grade 9 step 1 to grade 10 step 1. Second by Commissioner Young. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. 10:02:57 AM Motion by Commissioner Clark to approve the personnel action form for employee 1010 to regrade from grade 4 step 5 to grade 6 step 1. Second by Commissioner Young. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. e APPROVE RETAIL ALCOHOL LICENSES - ( 10:04:13 AM Motion by Commissioner Clark to approve the Retail Alcohol License for Sneekers Bar and Grill in Ririe. Second by Commissioner Young. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. 10:04:31 AM = Motion by Commissioner Young to approve the retail alcohol license for Mud Lake Oil Conoco. Second by Commissioner Clark. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock — aye. Motion passed. e DISCUSS ALLOCATING REMAINING ARPA FUNDS - ( ) 9:28:54 AM The Board discussed where to allocate the remaining funds that must be spent by December 31, 2026. They discussed allocating a portion for the irrigation pumps at the planned sports park and a portion for the Aumentum software for the Assessor's Office. e GRANT EXTENSION TO CERTIFY AND DISTRIBUTE THE LEVIES BY THE 47 MONDAY IN SEPTEMBER - 9/28 - ( ) 10:06:31 AM The tax levies need to be certified by the third Monday in September, since the meeting for that week was cancelled for the IAC Conference, the Clerk will need the Board to approve an extension. 10:07:03 AM Motion by Commissioner Clark to extend the deadline to certify and distribute the levies to September 28. Second by Commissioner Young. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. 10:08:00 AM Motion by Commissioner Young to adjourn at 10:08. Second by Commissioner Clark. 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