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Abbreviated Minutes: Complete Set of Minutes Are on File in The Clerk’s Office
Madison County
Commissioner Meeting Minutes
May 11, 2026
Attendees:
Todd Smith, Commissioner Chairman
Brent Mendenhall, Commissioner
Dustin Parkinson, Commissioner
Troy Evans, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
Kim Muir, County Clerk
Karen Daniels, Deputy Clerk
Lori Hicks, Sr. Accountant
ACTION ITEMS
This meeting was streamed electronically.
Pledge of Allegiance: By all
Invocation: Commissioner Smith
Calendar Discussion:
Next Commission Meeting: May 26, 2026 (Tuesday after Memorial Day)
Schedule of Commissioners:
Breakfast Meeting with Elected Officials, Red Rabbit, May 14, 8:00 a.m.
Hospital Retreat, May 15, 2026
Election, May 19, 2026
IAC Meetings, June 1-4, 2026
Teton Dam Open House, June 5, 2026
Discussion Items:
Request from citizen for a streetlight at the intersection of 5000 S and Yellowstone Hwy:
Commissioner Parkinson will follow up with Tyler at Road & Bridge for further discussion on the
matter, and the County may also seek input from an engineer before moving forward.
Contracts/Documents:
After review and discussion, Commissioner Mendenhall made a motion to approve the MOU with
Senior Citizen Center. Commissioner Parkinson seconded and voting was unanimous. The motion
passed.
After review and discussion, Commissioner Mendenhall made a motion to approve the
contract with Harris Construction for Search and Rescue Boat Bay. Commissioner Parkinson
seconded and voting was unanimous. The motion passed.
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The Services Agreement with Title One was discussed. Clerk Kim Muir will discuss this further
with Ross Schoening from Title One.
Routine Matters:
After review and discussion, Commissioner Mendenhall made a motion to approve the claims
presented by the Clerk in the amount of $429,110.92. Commissioner Parkinson seconded and
voting was unanimous. The motion passed.
After review and discussion, Commissioner Mendenhall made a motion to approve the Commission
meeting minutes for April 27, 2026. Commissioner Parkinson seconded and voting was
unanimous. The motion passed.
Personnel Actions:
After review and discussion, Commissioner Mendenhall made a motion to approve the Personnel
Actions. Commissioner Parkinson seconded and voting was unanimous. The motion passed.
After review and discussion, Commissioner Mendenhall made a motion to approve the Certificate
of Residency application vetted in the Clerk’s office for Bridger Oliver. Commissioner Parkinson
seconded and voting was unanimous. The motion passed.
Cullin Sherman, Review and sign: Upper Snake P25 Radio System MOU (5-county joint
public radio system)
Cullin clarified that the document being discussed is only an agreement and does not include any
financial obligation.
After review and discussion, Commissioner Parkinson made a motion to approve the Upper Snake
P25 Radio System MOU (5-county joint public radio system). Commissioner Mendenhall
seconded and voting was unanimous. The motion passed.
Jason Wilburn, Image backup solution discussion, CAMA/Tax Award
After review and discussion, Commissioner Mendenhall made a motion to accept the proposal
from Catalis and authorized Jason to move forward with pursuing the project further.
Commissioner Parkinson seconded and voting was unanimous. The motion passed.
Public Comment: No one present to comment.
Planning and Zoning:
Right of Way Vacation, Melvin & Brian Eckman, Dalling, Smith, Harris
The applicants are requesting that the County vacate the road easement that was platted in the
Salem Townsite but never constructed as a road. The applicants propose a boundary line
adjustment, where each adjacent landowner would take possession of a portion of the road
easement that is currently between the lots, with the proposed property line following the existing
fence line. The easement does not provide access to any other properties. Madison County Code
115-VIII addresses Vacations and Dedications.
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After review and discussion, Commissioner Mendenhall made a motion to approve the application
and vacate the county road easement and boundary line adjustment as indicated the application
from Brian and Becky Eckman, David Harris, Christopher Smith, William Dalling and the Melvin
Eckman Estate, and materials received March 26, 2026. Commissioner Parkinson seconded and
voting was unanimous. The motion passed.
Ordinance #527 Right-of-Way vacate–Salem Townsite with deeds to applicant:
After review and discussion, Commissioner Parkinson made a motion to approve Ordinance #527-
Right-of-Way vacate, Salem townsite. Commissioner Mendenhall seconded and voting was
unanimous. The motion passed.
After review and discussion, Commissioner Parkinson made a motion to authorize Commissioner
Smith to sign any deeding required. Commissioner Parkinson seconded and voting was
unanimous. The motion passed.
Kirk Mace, Probation GPS Monitoring, IDJC Review
After review and discussion, Commissioner Mendenhall made a motion to approve a one-year
contract for GPS monitoring at a rate of $5 per day for the basic plan. Commissioner Parkinson
seconded and voting was unanimous. The motion passed.
Dustin Bingham, the new director of the Three-B Juvenile Detention Center, presented an annual
review of the facility’s operations. His report included statistics on arrests, felonies, intakes, and
releases from the past year, as well as the number of community service hours completed by
juveniles and information regarding state funding received by the center.
Buckner Insurance/Spencer Thomas, Quarterly Plan Review
Brian reported on a recent survey distributed to County employees regarding the new insurance
plan. According to the results, approximately 80% of employees rated their experience in the
excellent or good range, indicating generally positive feedback about the new insurance program.
Spencer gave a presentation reviewing the insurance claims that have been paid out so far and
reported that the County is currently maintaining a healthy reserve. He recommended preserving
the reserve funds to help offset potential future years that may not experience a surplus.
Rachel Telford, Invitation for the Madison County Transportation Master Plan
Update Public Meeting
Rachel extended an invitation to the Commissioners and reported that the transportation plan is
nearing completion. She also noted that the bike and pedestrian trail maps have recently been
updated as part of the planning process.
Matt Nielson, Update on summer concert
Matt reported that outreach efforts are underway in the Salt Lake City and Boise areas to help
promote the America250 celebration concert and related activities. He said ticket sales are
progressing well, although they anticipate the majority of ticket purchases will occur within the
two to three weeks leading up to the event. Matt also noted that City employees are being offered
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a promotional code if they volunteer for the event and asked whether the County would like to
extend a similar opportunity to county employees.
Dana Kirkham, Idaho Environmental Coalition informational meeting
Dana Kirkham and Liza Leonard were present and explained that they have been meeting with
Commissioners throughout the region to provide an overview of the Idaho National Laboratory
(INL). They discussed the growing interest in fuel reprocessing and noted that if reprocessing
facilities move forward, the process could involve a public hearing.
INL accepts nonprofit funding requests through its website and regularly contributes to health and
wellness initiatives, education programs, food banks, and classroom grants. They shared that
approximately 90% of INL employees are local or come from generational Idaho families and
emphasized that they care deeply about protecting Idaho’s water and soil. Dana and Liza stated
that their goal is to maintain open communication with the Commissioners so both parties feel
comfortable reaching out for support or collaboration when needed.
Ann Marie Sorensen, PERSI 401(k) updates
Madison County is required to offer a pre-tax Roth option to all employees, including seasonal
employees. Ann Marie will send out an email explaining the change and providing information on
how employees can sign up if they choose to participate.
Executive Session: Commissioner Smith made a motion to go into Executive Session at 12:14
p.m. Idaho Code § 74-206(1) (b) employee matters, and (d) exempt records, Ann
Marie Sorensen, Indigent Clerk. A roll call was taken as follows: Commissioner Smith-yes,
Commissioner Mendenhall-yes, Commissioner Parkinson-yes. The motion passed. Commissioner
Smith returned to open session at 12:18 p.m.
Tyler Saurey Moody Bridge, Thornton Fire Station, University Road update, Sheriff’s
Office pad update
Tyler reported that the Moody Bridge will be closed today and tomorrow and expressed hope that
this will be the final closure related to the project. He also commented that the public has been
very cooperative and supportive throughout the construction process.
Tyler asked the Commissioners for approval to complete some work at the Thornton property to
widen the approach so the space can be utilized more effectively. The Commissioners approved
the request, noting that it is a relatively small project and that most of the necessary materials are
already available on site.
Tyler reported that work on University Boulevard is progressing well and expressed hope that the
roadway will be put back together prior to the America250 celebrations.
Commissioner Parkinson reported receiving a phone call regarding the Sheriff’s Office pad and
the Commissioners asked Tyler to restore the area to its previous condition in order to discourage
people from driving through the area and prevent speeding.
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After review and discussion, Commissioner Mendenhall made a motion to authorize Tyler to
proceed with the necessary improvements needed to ensure safe access to the Sheriff’s Office
parking lot. Commissioner Parkinson seconded and voting was unanimous. The motion passed.
Sheriff’s Office, Meeting in their Training Room, department updates
The Commissioners attended a meeting with the Sheriff’s Office to discuss IT options available.
Commissioner Smith adjourned the meeting at 1:15 p.m.
Approved:
Todd Smith, Commissioner
Brent Mendenhall, Commissioner
Dustin Parkinson, Commissioner
Attest:
Kim Muir, County Clerk
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