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COMMISSIONER MEETING OF September 08, 2025 The Caribou County Commissioners met in regular session on September 08, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. Those in attendance were: Mark Mathews, Commissioner Chairman Helen Barker, P&Z Bryce Somsen, Commissioner Ally Schwulst, GIS Marty McCullough, Commissioner J Adam Mabey, Sheriff Jill Stoor, Clerk Aaron Cook, Assessor Tisha Young, Chief Deputy Clerk Angie Mendenhall, Treasurer Sharlene Simons, Deputy Clerk Dillon Liechty, Caribou Medical Center Kevin McLain, Road & Bridge Kent Loosle, Caribou Medical Center Eric Hobson, Public Safety Melissa Gallegos, Center for Hope South Kya Simmons, Public Safety Benji Peoloza, Center for Hope South Rowdy Larkins, Maint & Bldg Brandon Hall, The Idaho Enterprise Dwight Lloyd, Weed Control The meeting opened with Jill Stoor leading the pledge of allegiance and prayer. Kevin McLain, Road & Bridge: Commissioner Somsen made a motion to convene an executive session for 74-206 (b) for Road & Bridge at 9:03 a.m. Commissioner McCullough seconded the motion. Commissioner Somsen voted aye; Commissioner McCullough voted aye; Commissioner Mathews voted aye. The motion passed and the executive session began. Commissioner Somsen suggested ending the executive session at 09:10 a.m. No decisions were made. Kevin presented a permit from Silver Star for right-of-way work in the Freedom area that needs a signature. He talked to Jim Betty about the blade for Dwight. He may have found a “G” series and they are not 6 wheel drive. He currently has an “H” series. They are finding a lot with high hours. Kevin will keep the Board informed as he continues to look for a blade for Dwight. Kim Frandsen was driving around Chesterfield area and the bridge that crosses the Chesterfield Road where the water comes from the Portneuf River, has an 18 inch on center concrete I-beams underneath of it. When they put these bridges in, on the front side of it to keep all the fill from coming in, they put what looks like a 2X12 and those have rotted allowing the material to sluff out so now it has developed a big hole. They will fix it temporarily by adding metal to the back side and filling the hole with gravel to hold until spring. In the spring they will fix it with a more permanent solution. Commissioner Minutes 09-08-2025 Page 1 They are hauling winter cinders today from Meadowville from Tod Smiths pit. Kevin talked to them about the material they will donate on the “S” turns on Government Dam Road. Kevin is working on a credit application with a company by the name of Broken Arrow which is located in Tooele, Utah. They are going to get winter salt from there, it is farther to haul however a big difference in price. He mentioned that Bingham County gets their salt in Tooele as well. The Peterbilt snow plow trucks are in Aberdeen getting their wet kits put on. Roads are being bladed today. He would like to purchase a grapple for the skid steer. He has not researched the price on this yet. Commissioner Somsen went through Crow Creek and there is piping out there and he asked if they received a go- ahead out there. Kevin explained that they did get an injunction put on the environmental group for that section. Commissioner Somsen also inquired about the Blackfoot River Road being narrow and will it be wider eventually. Kevin said it will be 2, 12-foot lanes with shoulders. Eric Hobson, Public Safety: Eric shared updates on Fire and Ambulance: Fire - no big fires, a few balers caught on fire with only one burning down. Forest Service has dropped their fire restrictions. He mentioned they are watching intently on the new building in Grace and expecting to be in by October. Ambulance - 6 of 14 advanced EMT’s are done testing and ready to go. He shared that even with the money they are spending, his budget looks good so far. Eric mentioned that a new EMT class will start October 14 and go until January. Recruiting for that is going on now. Eric shared the Advance EMT pay scale and that this would add about $800 to the budget a year. This would add $1 more per shift (on-call) and $4 per call. Jill mentioned that due to Kya being added this year this budget will be over. Jill asked Eric to talk to Tisha so she knows who is included in this pay scale. Commissioner Somsen made a motion to adjust the pay scale for the Advanced EMT’s to $11 per shift and $18 per call. Commissioner McCullough seconded the motion. Motion passed. Rowdy Larkins, Building and Maintenance: Rowdy shared a quote from High Desert to replace the generator and transfer switch at the courthouse. Wait time on these will be in February. He will talk to Jim Betty for a quote as well for comparable prices. Rowdy thought that there would be no trade in and will probably take the current one to auction. He also shared that there are a few other issues that may need to be addressed before the new one gets here. Rowdy is having trouble with his computer and shared a quote from IT Specialist for a new desktop computer totaling $1287.40. Commissioner Somsen motion to purchase an HP Elite Mini 800 G9 Mini Desktop Computer for the Building Department for the price of $1287.40 from IT Specialists out of this year’s budget. Commissioner McCullough seconded the motion. Motion passed. Commissioner Minutes 09-08-2025 Page 2 Discussion was held on the drainage at the Event Center. Rowdy shared a video of this area after a rain storm recently. This showed where the water flow and issues are currently. Rowdy will meet with Jake tomorrow at 12:30 and Commissioner McCullough will attend as well. Dwight Lloyd, Weed Control: Dwight shared a couple of “1st” for the weed department. He said they were never rained out this year, road sides were done in the month of July and Dyer’s Woad was a disaster. He is wondering if Susan needs a car of some sort to run around and get money. There were days she had to make a couple of trips to town to get more money. Angie mentioned that she could help drop money off to Susan or even take more than $2000 out at a time. Jill explained that the auditor is just opposed to having the total amount at one time. It was also suggested that she can turn in a mileage claim form for reimbursement. He asked Jill about no-spray zone feedback. Jill will work on this during the winter months. Dwight asked about a department credit card for the summer. Jill didn’t think this would be an issue. The weed awareness signs were approved by ITD but they will not allow them to be placed in their right of ways. He asked Commissioner Mathews about the recharge pond on Lago-Bench View Drive. It has been done and treated. He talked to Mayor Jackie Barthlome about Spotted Napweed at the Grace City portion of the Grace gravel pit. Dwight is monitoring this and going at it vigorously as this is a big concern. Dwight shared that the loaner program for gator and back pack has become a bust. People are not knowing what they are putting in them, mixing chemicals, and the maintenance has become overwhelming. He thought they may do away from that program. The engine is out of John Deere 2 and is ready for a new motor. He thought that purchase will be put on the credit card today. He mentioned that they went and took care of the Jr High School with their lawn. He wondered if he just needs to help them and then turn it over to them. It was agreed that this is how it should be done. Dwight spoke with someone who owns a drone to do about 1/3 of the dangerous side of Red Mountain as well as the Stauffer Pit. Jill mentioned that the Kawasaki motor for the John Deer 2 was previously discussed but no motion was made. Commissioner Somsen made a motion to approve the motor for the John Deer 835M weed applicator for total amount not to exceed $2000 coming out of capital outlay. Commissioner McCullough seconded the motion. Motion passed. He will be doing gravel pits on odd years, special projects on even years. By using Open-Site it has an 18 month residual making this rotation doable. Permission to use the skid loader to install signs for Lanes Grave project. Dwight felt like this will look bad as it is on his own property. It was suggested by the Board that Dwight or Kevin help with this. Dillon Liechty/Kent Loosle, Caribou Medical Center: Kent shared a couple of updates. Since their last visit, they have added a service line for family practice recruiting a Nurse Practitioner, Patricia Connor. Orthopedics is another service line they have worked on and they have nn _____] Commissioner Minutes 09-08-2025 Page 3 recruited a Dr. Nelson from Logan. Also, Dr Kellen Hansen is here with family practice and none operative sports medicine. They are starting an Ambassador program in the facility. They feel the best form of communication is word of mouth. Ambassador requires 3 things. Help with a community health event once a year, talk positively about the facility, at the end of the year have a banquet and thank them. They currently have 100 people helping with this. Commissioner Somsen asked how many are on his staff. Kent shared that they have about 225 full-time employees. Commissioner McCullough mentioned the new sign. Kent mentioned the reader board will soon and power and will facilitate another way of sharing information on news about the hospital. Commissioner Mathews asked about the new clinic timeline in Grace. Kent said that they just finished up the architectural work and ground breaking will be in October. Commissioner Mathews advised them to make sure all the engineering/architect is done with a fine tooth comb and shared the issues that have come with building the Event Center. Kent mentioned that around 38 of the hospital employees live in Grace. Kent shared information about the Wellness and Longevity Center which is where Dr. Housley was. Heidi will be there full-time along with 2 other providers. Melissa Gallegos, Center for Hope: e Melissa came to ask for a donation from the Opioid funds. She shared an Impact Statement from someone that attends the facility. She mentioned that she feels they are making an impact in the community. Over the past 3 years, she said the success rate is about 12% in our community which comes to about 80 people. They have worked with about 2000 people in 3 years. She is asking for $7000 if that is possible. Nancy shard information about grants and funding. Commissioner Somsen made a motion to approve $7500 from Opioids for Center for Hope South. (Hope and Recovery) Commissioner McCullough seconded the motion. Motion passed. J. Adam Mabey, Sheriff: Sheriff mentioned that when he moved a dispatcher to a driver's license position, he thought that the wage would be that of the driver's license position. The deputy will also be helping in the dispatch as well and he is asking if the wage can remain the same as dispatch without the reduction in wages. The Board approved this. He talked about the LOTOJA and problems with the drivers. He stated that there were a lot of tickets issued. A patron in Freedom, Idaho has now received his second citation for the tires that are on the right-of-way of a pubic road. A situation with a goat arose as well. He shared that the antennae at Black Mountain and the repeater as well is having issues. It is only transmitting at about 2%. He will have the repeater rebuilt and he received a quote on the antennae which is about $8000. He will try to hold off until the next budget year. He is still working on the Woodall project. He is getting bills out to the other counties. Commissioner Mathews asked what was decided with the Jail fees and Sheriff said he wants to raise it to $75 per bed from $65. He will have to get that approved through a resolution. Jill mentioned that Tisha needs the wage certificate form from Sheriff as soon as possible. He agreed to get that to Tisha later today or by tomorrow. Commissioner Minutes 09-08-2025 Page 4 Helen Barker, P&A: Helen shared a Release and Termination of the Moratorium for Grouse Creek and is needing a signature. She said that Doug sent over a termination agreement and she sent it to Tin Cup and has the signature from the Vice-President Keith Miller. The Board shared that one lot that is not buildable and the agreement needs to be amended before signing. This will be tabled until the next meeting. Regarding the Oregon Trail Marina, Helen shared pictures showing that the new dock didn't hold. She spoke with Bill and he has removed it. It looks like the area that was welded was a weak point and that is where it broke off. Zac with Supreme Easy Docs will pick it up and reinforce it; and it will be removed for the season. Commissioner Somsen made a motion to enter into a Public Hearing for the Parcel Designation for Lending Purposes at 11:00 a.m. Commissioner McCullough seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously and the hearing convened. Helen proposed the adoption of Administrative Parcel Designation for Financial Purposes to allow those that have lots larger than 10 acres to be able to essentially survey a section out for lending purposes only. It does not designate it as a legal split, it can’t be sold separately and it will have an affidavit that will list the deed numbers so it will be linked with the deed to show there is a lien. There was no public comment. Commissioner Somsen made a motion to close the public hearing at 11:11 a.m. Commissioner McCullough seconded the motion. Motion passed. Commissioner Somsen made a motion to approve Ordinance No 2025-03 An Ordinance of Caribou County, Idaho, Adopting a New Section 12.04.060 of Caribou County Zoning Code, Establishing Provisions for Administrative Parcel Designation for Financing Purposes: Providing Definitions, Administrative Procedures, and Limitations; Repealing Conflicting Ordinances and Resolutions; Waiving the Three Reading Rule: and Providing an Effective Date. Commissioner Mathews seconded the motion. Motion passed. Opposed was Commissioner McCullough. Ally Schwulst, GIS: Ally shared a quote for a new laptop. Her current one will not run GIS PRO software and she is not able to use this at meetings. This is a Precision 5690 Workstation with a Dell EcoLoop Pro Sleeve totaling $2555.99. Ally mentioned her current laptop is still good and will get it to IT for use elsewhere. Commissioner McCullough made a motion to approve the purchase of the Precision 5690 Workstation with the Dell EcoLoop Pro Sleeve for a total of $2555.99. Commissioner Somsen seconded the motion. Motion passed Doug Wood, Prosecutor: Doug was not able to attend today. Commissioner Minutes 09-08-2025 Page 5 Jill Stoor, Clerk: e Jill presented a Release of Lien that was paid off last week. There is only one lease to release as the state lien was never processed. e Commissioner Somsen made a motion to release the lien for applicant #20040018 for request #2004-1. Commissioner McCullough seconded the motion. Motion passed. e Jill shared 1 certificate of residence for approval. e Commissioner Somsen made a motion to approve the 1 Certificate of Residency that was presented for 08/11/2025. Commissioner McCullough seconded the motion. Motion passed. e Jill informed the Board of the candidates that have filed for the November election and the levies that will be on the ballot. She has a confirmed approval to go ahead on using the Event Center as the new polling place for Grace. Jill mentioned that as soon as the ballots are ready, sample ballots will be uploaded to the state’s website as well as the county's website. e Jill mentioned that they received approval on Aaron’s assessments from the state. Aaron clarified that it was for the operating property to be certified. Jill mentioned this is up 12% over last years value. e Statutory date to approve the levies is next Monday. The State got the final values to her on Thursday and they opened the portal on Friday afternoon. Because of this, she has not been able to generate a list yet. She is needing a special meeting just to approve the levies. It was decided to meet Thursday @ 4:00 pm. e Curtis Weber paid for Freedom. Parks and Rec will be over and Jill wondered if Curtis's fee could be bumped up. e Jill and Tisha mentioned that the exempt salary is causing issues with payroll. If this is salary, why comp time and overtime. It was suggested to check with ICRMP. Commissioner Mathews thought they are all essentially hourly not salary. Jill and Tisha will work on this and bring this back to the board. e Calendar: Republican meeting today at noon IAC next week, Commissioners Mathews and McCullough will not be attending. Thursday meeting with 2 agenda items. Fair board: e Melanie Hatch, Shannon Whitney, Cody Thompson and Rowdy Larkins will all be leaving the fair board. Several names were discussed to invite to replace these positions. Commissioner Mathews will attend the Fair Board meeting and present these names. a rr) Commissioner Minutes 09-08-2025 Page 6 Other: e Commissioner Somsen moved to amend the agenda to include an executive session for Kevin McLain 74- 206 (b) and to also add the Fair Board with these amendments he motioned to accept the agenda for 09/08/2025 as presented. Commissioner McCullough seconded the motion. Motion passed. e Commissioner Somsen made a motion to approve the minutes of 08/25/2025 as presented, the claims approval report in the amount of $373,699.14 for 09/04/2025 and the payroll claims in the amount of $385,400.74 for 09/03/2025. Commissioner McCullough seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. e The meeting adjourned at 11:38 a.m. The Caribou County Board of Commissioners will meet again on September 04, 2025 for a Special Meeting to approve the L2’s at 4:00 p.m. September 22, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. will be the next regular scheduled meeting. Signed: Mark Mathews, Commissioner Chair Attested: Jill Stoor, Clerk Commissioner Minutes 09-08-2025 Page 7
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