Bingham County | minutes | meeting 2026-04-01 | April 2026 Commission Minutes source: https://www.binghamid.gov/media/Departments/Commissioners/Minutes/april-2026-commission-minutes.pdf April 2026 STATE OF IDAHO ) : ss. Wednesday, April 1, 2026 County of Bingham ) THE BOARD OF BINGHAM COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MET IN REGULAR SESSION. The following matters were considered: PRESENT: Chairman Manwaring Commissioner Jackson Commissioner Jensen Lindsey Gluch- Commission Clerk APPROVAL OF COMMISSIONERS AGENDA The Board met to approve the Commissioners Agenda for April 1, 2026, as posted. Decision: Commissioner Jensen moved to approve the Commissioners Agenda for April 1, 2026, as posted. Commissioner Jackson seconded. All voted in favor. The motion carried. CASH WARRANTS Cash Warrants were approved in the amount of $220.00 and $14.00, for a total of $234.00. Decision: Commissioner Jackson moved to approve Cash Warrants, Claims, Administrative Documents and Personnel Action Forms. Commissioner Jensen seconded. All voted in favor. The motion carried. TAX INQUIRY FORMS The Board met to approve and sign the Tax Inquiry Forms submitted by the County Assessor, which were as follows: MH352S30TC0110 Year 2025 Non-Deliverable Mail- RV Gone MH352S30TCA03A Year 2025 Non-Deliverable Mail- RV Gone MH352S30TCD100 Year 2025 Non- Deliverable Mail- RV Gone MH352S30TCD040 Year 2025 Non- Deliverable Mail- RV Gone MH352S32RV2110A Year 2025 Non-Deliverable Mail- RV Gone MH352S30TCA02A Year 2025 Non- Deliverable Mail- RV Gone Decision: Commissioner Jensen moved to approve Tax Inquiry Forms submitted by the County Assessor. Commissioner Jackson seconded. All voted in favor. The motion carried. APPROVAL OF REASON & DECISION FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT AND MOUNTAIN AURA ESTATES SUBDIVISION The Board met to approve and sign the Reason & Decision for the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Mountain Aura Estates Subdivision. Chairman Manwaring confirmed with Commissioner Jackson and Commissioner Jensen that they had reviewed the proposed Reason & Decision and had no changes to be made. Both Confirmed. Chairman Manwaring reiterated that he was not present for the Public Hearing regarding this matter and therefore, he would not be signing the document. Decision: Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Reason & Decision for the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Mountain Aura Estates Subdivision. Commissioner Jensen seconded. All voted in favor. The motion carried. April 2026 APPROVAL OF BINGHAM COUNTY AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH PROCLAMATION The Board met to approve and sign the Bingham County Autism Awareness Month Proclamation for April 2026, which was proposed by Lindsey Gluch, Commission Clerk. Commissioner Jensen read the proclamation for the record. Decision: Commissioner Jensen moved to approve and sign the Bingham County Autism Awareness Month Proclamation for April 2026. Commissioner Jackson seconded. All voted in favor. The motion carried and said proclamation was approved and signed as follows: | April 2026 BINGHAM COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Lindsey Gluch, Commission Clerk 501 N. Maple Room 204 Wt Whitney Manwaring, Chairman Eric Jackson Blackfoot, ID 83221 Phone (208) 782-3013 Drew Jensen Fax (208) 785-4131 AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, Autism Awareness Month is observed annually in April intended to increase understanding and acceptance of the Autism Spectrum Disorder; and WHEREAS, Autism Spectrum Disorder refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech, and nonverbal communication. It is accompanied by medical issues such as Gl disorders, seizures, sleep disturbances, anxiety, and depression; research indicates that early diagnosis, intervention and access to support services leads to positive outcomes for those living with the disorder; and WHEREAS, National Autism Awareness Month is backed by the Autism Society of America which has local chapters throughout the United States which hold special events throughout April and undertake a number of activities to raise awareness of autism; and WHEREAS, Autism Awareness Month promotes acceptance and celebration of those on the spectrum who are our family members, friends, classmates, co-workers and community members and the valuable contributions and richness they bring to the world; and WHEREAS, Autism Spectrum Disorder is natural variation of the human experience, and we can all create a world which values, includes, and celebrates all minds and abilities; and NOW, THEREFORE, WE, the undersigned, do hereby proclaim the month of April to be: AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH DATED this 1* day of April 2026. Mast amela W. Eckhardt Bingham County Clerk rew Jensep, Commissioner “Potato Capital” April 2026 BINGHAM COUNTY RESOLUTION 2026-25 The Board met to approve and sign Bingham County Resolution 2026-25, a resolution for surplus property for the IT Department. Decision: Commissioner Jackson moved to approve and sign Bingham County Resolution 2026-25, a resolution for surplus property for the IT Department. Commissioner Jensen seconded. All voted in favor. The motion carried and said resolution was approved as follows: April 2026 BINGHAM COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2026-25 A FORMAL RESOLUTION DECLARING CERTAIN BINGHAM COUNTY PROPERTY NOT NECESSARY FOR USE IN BINGHAM COUNTY, IDAHO WHEREAS, The Bingham County Commissioners have the authority to manage county property, (Idaho Code §31-807); WHEREAS, The Bingham County Commissioners have the authority to sell or offer for sale personal property exceeding two hundred fifty dollars ($250) in value at private sale, (Idaho Code §31-808); THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Board of County Commissioners, Bingham County, Idaho, that the following items may be sold as excess property: IT Department See attached “Exhibit A" DATED this 1% day of April, 2026. BINGHAM COUNTY COMMISSION Bingham County Clerk Bingham County Surplus Resolution 2026-25 Page 1 of 1 April 2026 Quantity Type Description Asset ID# 20 Desktop Dell Optiplex 3223, 3273, 3416, 3409, 3341, 3 Desktop 3 Laptops 1 Server 87 HDD 15 Monitors 9 Switches 3 Switches 5 Switches 3 Storage 3 Storage 2 Router 15 Cameras 4 WAP 3 Server 2 Server 9 Phones 1 Printers 1 Printers 3382, 3387, 3187, 3320, 3270, 3408, 3219, 3236, 3413, 3229, 3414,3251,3342,3201,3211 Dell Precision T5810 (old dispatch computers) Dell Latitude 3092, 3119, 3230 Dell T110 Tower Old Aberdeen Server 3,5" & 2,5" HDD Misc HDD Misc Monitors Dell & Viewsonic Netgear Varlous - All EOL Cisco 3750 EOL Tplink Varlous - All EOL Synology NAS DS1815+, DX513, DX517 Qnap NAS TS659, Mikrotik Routers CCR1016, CCR1036 Misc Security Cameras Acti, Axis, Sony, Ubi Unifi & Mikrotik EOL Wifi Access Points Axis Camera $1032 MkII, $1048, Tower Acti Camera Old Acti Servers NEC Broken NEC Phones HP 4100 Broken - Pretrial Brother MFC-L2700DW Broken - Aberdeen EXHIBIT Quantity Type Description Asset IDH 23 Desktop Dell Optiplex 2 Desktop Dell Precision 1 Printer Brother Printer i Printer HP Laserjet Pro M452 1 Fax Canon G3 8 Monitors Misc Monitors 4 AP Unifi iCamera = Axis Camera 24 Laptops _ Dell Latitude 2 Switches Clsco $G350X 17 Tablets Samsung Varlous models GIS, old dispatch Doesn't work - From SO Doesn't work - from HR Doesn't work Dell & Planar Various models from CTS and SFD Doesn't work - From jail Misc Dell laptops from prior decade, don't work Damaged in lightning strike on CTS Old Elections tablets - pull from service in 2019 Quantity Type Description Asset ID# 14 Laptop —-Varous Dell & HP laptops These are very old and have been maintenance replaced. 12 Desktop Dell Deskstops They are maintenance replacements 4 Printers Lexmark & HP Old printers are broken, not economic to fix 1 Projector Projector Old projector that no longer works. 4 Cameras Varlous Axis Cameras No Longer Work SHERIFFS OFFICE Present: Jeff Gardner- Sheriff Jordyn Nebeker- Chief Deputy Sheriff The Board met with Jeff Gardner, to discuss updates within the Sheriffs Office. MEETING TO SIGN COPPER MEADOWS II SUBDIVISION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT Present: Addie Jo Jackman- Planning & Development Assistant Director Nate Clark- Rockwell Homes April 2026 The Board met to approve and sign the Copper Meadows II Subdivision Development Agreement. Decision: Commissioner Jackson moved to approve and sign the Copper Meadows II Subdivision Development Agreement. Commissioner Jensen seconded. All voted in favor. The motion carried. April 2026 PUBLIC WORKS Present: Dusty Whited- Public Works Director Troy Lenhart- Road & Bridge Supervisor Addie Jo Jackman- Planning & Development Assistant Director Nate Clark- Rockwell Homes Caden Fuhriman- Eagle Rock Engineering The Board met with Dusty Whited to discuss updates within the Public Works Department, along with other agenda items. Discussion was held with regard to the Notice to Destroy Noxious Weeds, which is required to be published within the designated county newspaper one time per year. Decision: Commissioner Jensen moved to approve the Notice to Destroy Noxious Weeds, to be published. Commissioner Jackson seconded. All voted in favor. The motion carried. Next, discussion was held with regard to the request submitted by Caden Fuhriman, Eagle Rock Engineering, regarding request for the county to accept a 7-year extended pavement warranty as risk management measure for North River Estates Subdivision. Nate Clark, Rockwell Homes, stated during a previous meeting there were options discussed and the matter was tabled and he is back before the board for a separate proposal. Mr. Clark stated that background research was conducted, discussions were held with the Public Works Director from Bonneville County, the Public Works Director from the City of Shelley and the Public Works Director from Jefferson County, in order to gather input on what they have seen when it comes to compaction failure. Mr. Clark stated within the documentation provided, a lot of them mention that it is around three (3) years, five (5) years and even six (6) years, when failure occurs in compaction and the road section starts to sluff down because of whatever issue has been. Mr. Clark stated Rockwell as a company would like to propose doing a seven (7) year warranty on the road section for North River Estates Subdivision and as there were concerns about if the company dissolves, he would propose signing a financial guarantee for the seven (7) years in the form of a letter of credit. Mr. Clark stated there were concerns about a potential bond and collecting on the bond and how that would work from the county’s prospective, which brought them to the letter of credit. Mr. Clark stated in the future if there is an issue and Rockwell Homes does not fix the roads; the county would have direct access to the funds through the letter of credit with the bank. Mr. Clark stated he believes this could be a huge benefit for both Rockwell Homes and the County in order to move forward from the situation. Mr. Clark stated there will be a ninety (90) day cure period in order to cure any issues, as long as it is within the weather window and allowed. Chairman Manwaring stated following county regulations, which was discussed during the last meeting, testing the roads and the results have to meet 95% minimum per ISPWC standards. Chairman Manwaring asked Mr. Whited for his input and what would happen if part of the road fails. Mr. Whited stated that that he is not sure that he wouid be willing to consider this type of agreement versus doing the testing and having a better idea of where the results stand. Mr. Whited stated that he provided the Board with an updated letter from Luke Jolley with HLE and his recommendation is against the proposal. One of the reasons is that in order to conduct the testing is fairly expensive throughout the project and in his mind, the county would be setting a precedence for future developers. Mr. Whited stated that standards are in place to be followed and a process to be followed for a reason and by allowing the proposal, the county would be going against those standards. Mr. Whited stated that he also spoke with Lance Bates, Bonneville County, who stated that 5-6 years is when he would typically see things starting to fail and there is no way to know when the failures would end because there is no way of knowing what is underneath. Mr. Whited stated that he also spoke with another local contractor that does a lot of work in Bingham County and he stated that he personally hired a contractor, which did not do proper compaction and testing, and the City of Blackfoot accepted it anyway, but that road today has a lot of problems. Those problems started 7-10 years after the phase April 2026 was complete. Mr. Whited stated there is no way of knowing what is underneath and the problems that could arise if there is no testing completed. Mr. Whited stated that the proposed amount is to replace the road section and if there is a failure it is going to be because of the trenching and there is no way of knowing what that could end up costing. Mr. Whited stated there is nothing within the proposed estimate to do any trench work and how extensive it could be. Mr. Whited reiterated that he believes proceeding with the testing would be his recommendation and what the Board should consider. Chairman Manwaring stated that he would like to see the base of the testing to know the results. Commissioner Jensen stated that he would agree that the testing needs to be done. Due to the cost is would be detrimental and he does not believe that is fair to push that onto the county taxpayers. Commissioner Jackson stated that he does not believe that the taxpayers should be stuck covering the cost for this mistake and that testing should occur. Mr. Whited stated if the county does not accept the seven (7) year guarantee, the developer would be bringing another proposal before the board to do testing and one thing that needs to be looked at with the next proposal is a micro seal after the testing is done and that would be covering up the joints, making it one complete road without any seams. The micro-sealing for that would be approximately $24,000.00. Commissioner Jensen reiterated that it is important for the county to stick to the regulations and set precedence for future developers. Paul Rogers, County Legal Counsel, stated that Idaho Code gives authority to the county to set standards at their discretion as to how roads are accepted. Mr. Rogers stated that the County Public Works Director and other county officials over the years have set up procedures and standards to be followed. Chairman Manwaring stated that he would prefer that county standards be followed but that Rockwell Homes could come back before the Board with another proposal but believes the testing should be completed. Nate Clark asked if this road would be a private road and under the responsibility of an HOA, would there be a potential tax reduction for the residents within the subdivision that are not getting the same benefit from the county for road maintenance because they will be paying for their own road maintenance. Chairman Manwaring stated that has not been done in the past and would need to be researched by legal counsel. Chairman Manwaring stated that he assumed the request would need to fall under a hardship, but he does not feel that individuals moving into the subdivision. Mr. Rogers stated if the decision is made for the road to be private, they will need to go through the re-plat process. Decision: Commissioner Jackson moved to deny the request submitted by Caden Fuhriman, for the County to accept a 7-year extended pavement warrant as risk management for North River Estates Subdivision. Commissioner Jensen seconded. All voted in favor. The motion carried. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board met to hoid an Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code §74-206(1)(d), to consider Records that are exempt from public disclosure. Commissioner Jensen moved to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code §74-206(1)(d), to consider records that are exempt from public disclosure. Commissioner Jackson seconded. Both voted in favor. The Board moved into Executive Session at 11:05 a.m. Commissioner Jackson moved to go out of Executive Session. Commissioner Jensen seconded. The Board moved out of Executive Session at 11:30 a.m. Decision: There was no decision to be made on the record. April 2026 DISCUSSION & DECISION REGARDING HIRING A COMPANY TO MOW NORTH BINGHAM COUNTY PARK AND SPORTSMANS PARK- REQUESTED BY SCOTT REESE Present: Scott Reese- Parks & Recreation Leigh Ann Davis- Parks & Recreation The Board met to hold discussion and make a decision in regard to hiring a company to mow North Bingham County Park and Sportsmans Park. Mr. Reese gave a background in regard to the Parks Maintenance Supervisor position, wherein after calculations, the cost would be cheaper to hire a company to complete the mowing rather than employee costs, which include benefits, wages and vehicle costs. Mr. Reese explained that he had received quotes from Idaho Classic Landscape and Sprinklers and Precision Landscaping in regard to the mowing. Mr. Reese stated that he would propose the Board approve Precision Landscaping, although they were the higher quote, due to the company having multiple employees and the positive history of work completed for Patriot Field. Idaho Classic Landscape and Sprinklers has one employee and could make it hard to keep up. The received quotes were as follows: Sportsmans Park North Bingham Park Total Precision Landscaping $29,200.00 $ 29,200.00 $58,400.00 Idaho Classic $19,631.25 $20,962.25 $41,811.56 Leigh Ann Davis explained that North Bingham Park had received an RV Living award for Best of the Best Campground, wherein a certificate was sent, a write up on their website and it was placed on the county’s website as well. This came from positive comments from individuals who stayed at the park, which is amazing for the county. The Board stated that they were in favor of the proposal to hire Precision Landscaping, as the county has good history with them in their work for Patriot Field. Decision: Commissioner Jensen moved to approve the quote from Precision Landscaping for managing North Bingham and Sportsmans Park. There were two bids provided, wherein the lesser quote was only a one employee company, and the other company has multiple employees and a history in great work that has been done at Patriot Field. THE MOTION PASSED TO DISMISS UNTIL FRIDAY APRIL 3, 2026 PAMELA W. ECKHARDT, CLERK Lindsey Gluch- Commission Clerk-----------------------------------+ 10 April 2026 STATE OF IDAHO ) : Ss. Friday, April 3, 2026 County of Bingham —) THE BOARD OF BINGHAM COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MET IN REGULAR SESSION. The following matters were considered: PRESENT: Chairman Manwaring Commissioner Jensen | Commissioner Jackson Lindsey Gluch- Commission Clerk APPROVAL OF COMMISSIONERS AGENDA The Board met to approve the Commissioner Agenda for April 3, 2026, as posted. Decision: Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Commissioners Agenda as posted. Commissioner Jensen seconded. All voted in favor. The motion carried. CLAIMS The Board met to approve Claims in the amount of $256,059.88. PERSONNEL ACTION FORMS The Board met to approve Personnel Action Forms, which were as follows: Salary Increase Form: Deputy Court Clerk Park Manager Crusher Operator in Training New Employee Status Sheet: Weed Tech Il Parks Maintenance Worker Truck Driver Road & Bridge Scale House Operator Decision: Commissioner Jensen moved to approve and sign Cash Warrants, Claims, Administrative Documents and Personnel Action Forms. Commissioner Jackson seconded. All voted in favor. The motion carried. RESOLUTION 2026-26 The Board met to approve and sign Bingham County Resolution 2026-26, a resolution regarding the destruction of records for the Assessors Office/Department of Motor Vehicles. Decision: Commissioner Jackson moved to approve and sign Bingham County Resolution 2026-26, a resolution regarding the destruction of records for the Assessors Office/Department of Motor Vehicles. Commissioner Jensen seconded. All voted in favor. The motion carried and said resolution was approved as follows: 11 April 2026 BINGHAM COUNTY RESOLUTION 2026-26 RESOLUTION REGARDING THE DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS FOR THE ASSESSORS OFFICE/DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES WHEREAS the Bingham County Assessors Office/Department of Motor Vehicles has requested permission to destroy certain records; and WHEREAS the Idaho Code §31-871 empowers the Board of County Commissioners with the responsibility for classifying records for purposes of retention and destruction; and WHEREAS the Assessors Office has represented that all records for which destruction is sought pertain to matters which have been concluded for the designated period of time allowed in sections of Idaho Code; and WHEREAS none of the records for which destruction is requested are those required to be kept by the County permanently and indefinitely pursuant to 1.C. §31-709; Assessors Office March 2025 Title and Title Applications THEREFORE, it is hereby resolved that: The Assessors Office files are hereby classified as “temporary,” as defined in I.C. §31-871(1)(d). Furthermore, such records may now be destroyed. Dated this 3" day of April 2026. BINGHAM COUNTY COMMISSION a v4 7 Pp Lf? b Ny SC TOROS Commissioner bl Jensef Bingham County Clerk Bingham County Resolution 2026-26 Page 1 of 1 12 April 2026 PRIOR APPROVAL FOR PURCHASE- RAPID LAWN CARE SERVICES CONTRACT Present: Jason Marlow- Facilities Manager The Board met to approve and sign the Prior Approval for Purchase for the Rapid Lawn Care Services Contract. Said purchase is in the amount of $250.00 per week and is to be paid from Fund: 01-10-494-00. This contract includes services for the following locations: Courthouse property, Probation and Detectives Office, U of | Extension Office, Commissioners Office Building, Historical Museum and the park across from the Eastern Idaho State Fair. Decision: Commissioner Jensen moved to approve and sign Prior Approval for Purchase for the Rapid Lawn Care Services Contract. Said purchase is in the amount of $250.00 per week and is to be paid from Fund: 01-10-494-00. Commissioner Jackson seconded. All voted in favor. The motion carried. PRIOR APPROVAL FOR PURCHASE- HYDRONICS FOR THE SIDEWALK IN FRONT OF THE COURTHOUSE Present: Jason Marlow- Facilities Manager The Board met to approve 3the Prior Approval for Purchase for hydronics to be installed for the sidewalk in front of the courthouse. Said purchase is in the amount of $45,000.00, which is to be paid from Fund: 01- 10-494-00. Decision: Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Prior Approval for Purchase of hydronics to be installed for the sidewalk in front of the courthouse. Said purchase is in the amount of $45,000.00, which is to be paid from Fund: 01-10-494-00. Commissioner Jensen seconded. All voted in favor. The motion carried. PRIOR APPROVAL FOR PURCHASE- LANDSCAPE WORK IN FRONT OF THE COURTHOUSE Present: Jason Marlow- Facilities Manager The Board met to approve and sign Prior Approval for Purchase of landscaping work to be done in front of the courthouse. Said purchase is in the amount $9,972.18, which is to be paid from Fund: 01-10-494-00. This will build a barrier from oncoming traffic. Decision: Commissioner Jensen moved to approve and sign the Prior Approval for Purchase of landscaping work to be done in front of the courthouse. Said purchase is in the amount $9,972.18, which is to be paid from Fund: 01-10-494-00. Commissioner Jackson seconded. All voted in favor. The motion carried. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board met to hold an Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code §74-206(1)(a)&(b), to consider personnel matters. Commissioner Jackson moved to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code §74-206(1)(a)&(b), to consider personnel matters. Commissioner Jensen seconded. Both voted in favor. The Board moved into Executive Session at 9:01 a.m. Commissioner Jensen moved to go out of Executive Session. Commissioner Jackson seconded. The Board moved out of Executive Session at 9:21 a.m. Decision: No decision to be made on the record. 13 April 2026 THE MOTION PASSED TO DISMISS UNTIL MONDAY APRIL 6, 2026 Bethel PAMELA W. ECKHARDT, CLERK Lindsey Gluch- Commission Clerk----------------------------------5,6,00--------------- 22-2 === STATE OF IDAHO ) : SS. Monday, April 6, 2026 County of Bingham _) THE BOARD OF BINGHAM COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MET IN REGULAR SESSION. The following matters were considered: PRESENT: Chairman Manwaring Commissioner Jensen Commissioner Jackson Lindsey Gluch- Commission Clerk APPROVAL OF COMMISSIONERS AGENDA The Board met to approve the Commissioners Agenda for April 6, 2026, as posted. Decision: Commissioner Jensen moved to approve the Commissioners Agenda. Commissioner Jackson seconded. All voted in favor. The motion carried. STAFF MEETING Present: Debbie Cunningham- Chief Deputy Assessor Laura Lora- Chief Deputy Clerk/Payroll Dusty Whited- Public Works Director Jimmy Roberts- County Coroner Scott Reese- Emergency Services/Parks & Recreation Sheri Landon- Magistrate/District Court Supervisor Laraine Pope- Human Resources Director Jason Marlow- Facilities Manager Tiffany Olsen- Planning & Development Director Shawn Hill- Probation Department Director Ryan Jolley- Prosecutor Jordyn Nebeker- Chief Deputy Sheriff Kris Talbot- Sheriffs Office Detention Sergeant Joni Ramirez- Sheriffs Office Detention Lieutenant Tanna Beal- County Treasurer Carmen Willmore- Extension Office Megan Kearsley- Elections Director Excused: Donavan Harrington- County Assessor Pamela Eckhardt- County Clerk Jeff Gardner- Sheriff Matt Galloway- IT Director Gordon Croft- Blackfoot Chief of Police The Commissioners met with department heads and Elected Officials for the April 2026 Staff Meeting. Chairman Manwaring conducted the Staff Meeting. Pledge of Allegiance: Chairman Manwaring conducted. 14 April 2026 Approval of Minutes for Staff Meeting held in March 2026: There were no changes to be made and the minutes for Staff Meeting held in March 2026 were approved as written. Special Presentation: Lindsey Gluch, Commission Clerk, referred to the email sent by Matt Galloway several weeks ago wherein he informed all county employees that the monthly telephone assignment rotations would continue. The Al will always need a place to send calls to people who aren't sure what they need or what specific department they may need. But the IT department can make the Al better by adding and updating it based on feedback from the calls. The IT department will need to know the question being asked in order to prompt the system to properly forward the call. Please take notes of any calls that may be incorrectly coming to your office, the date and time those calls were received and advise the IT department. Ms. Giuch stated if there are any questions, please contact either Matt Galloway or herself and they will be happy to assist. Safety Concerns: None. Employee Years of Service Recognition: Joni Ramirez recognized Deputy Francisco Ramirez for five (5) years of service to Bingham County and stated that Francisco is reliable, assists in training new deputies and will be going to FTO (Field Training Officer) school soon. Lieutenant Ramirez stated that Deputy Ramirez is on the classification team and assists in classifying inmates to be sure they are placed in the proper housing and has aiso been part of approving individuals into the IGNITE program. Chairman Manwaring recognized Matt Galloway for five (5) years of service to Bingham County and stated that Matt is the IT Director/Administrative Lieutenant for the Sheriffs Office. Chairman Manwaring stated that Matt is a valuable employee and he is excited that the IT Department has no vacancies. Several weeks ago, there was a breach within a specific office, which was taken care of timely and properly and the county is lucky to have him. Chairman Manwaring stated that Matt will be working on a protocol in order for individuals to better understand what to do when this occurs. Chief Deputy Nebeker also recognized Matt Galloway and stated on the Sheriffs Office side of things there are a lot of different ways to serve, and it does not always have to be on the front lines. Chief Deputy Nebeker stated there is a lot of liability when it comes to the ability to leverage technology. Chief Deputy Nebeker stated managing the mapping and ability to know where other deputies are during critical incidents is beneficial, the ability to manage digital video evidence for court cases and knowing how to properly store them, along with the timelines is extremely important. Chief Deputy Nebeker stated that when Matt is needed, he is there and you will never see a more dedicated employee. Chief Deputy Nebeker provided an update for the Sheriffs Office and stated that both the Sheriffs Office and Blackfoot Police were involved, in multiple ways, in a critical incident in Power County. Bingham County was there to assist the Tri-County Sheriffs Association and STAR Team, which is one of the best agency operations that he has seen. Chief Deputy Nebeker stated that this was one of the most critical incidents that he has ever seen in Southeast Idaho. The fear and weight of danger was as real as he has ever felt, and it is difficult not to be there on the front line with your guys when incidents like this occur. Chief Deputy Nebeker stated that he would ask for patience as a lot of the normal processes may take longer than normal but that they are consolidating and the number one priority is to take care of the staff and do everything possible for the public not to see a dip in the ability to serve the community. Lastly, Chief Deputy Nebeker stated that both he and the Sheriff are extremely proud of their team and are very thankful because although their patches say Sheriffs Office, it also says Bingham County too and they know they have full support. Chief Deputy Nebeker stated when incidents such as this occur, it really hits home and he would like to thank everyone personally as he believes this is the best that Bingham County has ever operated and it takes everyone as a team. Chairman Manwaring: Had no updates at this time. Commissioner Jackson: Stated that he is feeling a little old this week with the four (4) astronauts launching to the moon and he remembers well when that first one occurred, which was approximately fifty (50) years, according to the news. Commissioner Jackson stated that it is a great time to be alive with all of the 15 | | | April 2026 technology there is and the things that are going on in the world, although there are heartbreaking incidents such as the one in Power County. Commissioner Jensen: Stated that he would like to thank each department head for running a good team and to pass the thank you along to their employees as well. Laura Lora gave an update on behalf of Pam Eckhardt, County Clerk, and stated that budget documents will be sent out at the end of April. Debbie Cunningham: Had no updates at this time. Dusty Whited: Stated that mountain roads are officially open as of last Wednesday, April 15". Jimmy Roberts: Stated that last month he conducted a case review for a Search and Rescue incident that occurred, which involved organizations from the pacific northwest that assisted with the search, and they did a great job. This is being done each time a search is conducted to ensure if there are any improvements to be made, those are done to assist in leading a better search. Mr. Roberts stated that he was awarded a grant in the amount of $10,000 to assist in teaching Child Infant Death Investigation courses, which will be held throughout the state starting this coming Friday and he is hopeful that it will be successful. : Scott Reese: Stated that he would like to thank the Board and Public Works crew for getting the trees cleaned up that had falien over during the storm last month. Sheri Landon: Stated that she also would like to speak to the recognition of Matt Galloway and explained that last week there was an issue in the courts. Ms. Landon stated that she sent Mr. Galloway an email, as he was off work, and he contacted her immediately to assist in solving the issue. Ms. Landon stated that she would like to reiterate that he is a valuable member of the county team. Laraine Pope: Stated that she came across a quote that she would like to share, which is as follows: “Dance like nobody is watching but email as if it is one day going to be read in a court deposition’. Jason Marlow: Stated that Matt Galloway is a dedicated employee and constantly working on issues even during the weekend. Mr. Marlow stated that he appreciates Matt and that the county could not find a more dedicated employee. Tiffany Olsen: Had no updates at this time. Shawn Hill: Had no updates at this time. Ryan Jolley: Stated that he will have one job vacancy within the Prosecutors Office for a Legal Assistant, which should be open within the next month. Tanna Beal: Had no updates at this time. Carmen Willmore: Stated that swine weigh-in will occur at the end of April and day camps have started as well. Megan Kearsley: Stated that the Election Department is gearing up for the Primary Election. Lindsey Gluch stated that Michelle Trompeter has all expenditure reports ready for each department head to pick up after the completion of staff meeting. Chairman Manwaring stated next Staff Meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 4, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. 16 April 2026 Nothing further. PROBATION DEPARTMENT Present: Shawn Hill- Probation Department The Board met with Shawn Hill to discuss updates within the Probation Department. APPROVAL OF COMMISSION MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 1-13, 2026 The Board met to approve Commission Minutes for February 1-13, 2026. Chairman Manwaring confirmed with Commissioner Jackson and Commissioner Jensen that they had reviewed the proposed minutes and had no changes to be made. Decision: Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Commission Minutes for February 1-13, 2026, as written. Commission Jensen seconded. All voted in favor. The motion carried. APPROVAL OF REASON & DECISION FOR THE ZONING AMENDMENT & BAUTISTA ESTATES SUBDIVISION The Board met to approve and sign the Reason & Decision for the Zoning Amendment & Bautista Estates Subdivision. Chairman Manwaring confirmed with Commissioner Jackson and Commissioner Jensen that they had reviewed the proposed Reason & Decision and had no changes to be made. Decision: Commissioner Jensen moved to approve and sign the Reason & Decision for the Zoning Amendment and Bautista Estates Subdivision, as written. Commissioner Jackson seconded. All voted in favor. The motion carried. BUILDING MAINTENANCE Present: Jason Marlow- Facilities Manager The Board met with Jason Marlow to discuss updates within the Building Maintenance Department. THE MOTION PASSED TO DISMISS UNTIL WEDNESDAY APRIL 8, 2026 PAMELA W. ECKHARDT, CLERK IARING, CHAIRMAN Lindsey Gluch- Commission Clerk---------<------------------------5p6onmnn nnn nnn nnn nnn nnn April 2026 STATE OF IDAHO ) : ss. Wednesday, April 8, 2026 County of Bingham =) THE BOARD OF BINGHAM COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MET IN REGULAR SESSION. The following matters were considered: PRESENT: Chairman Manwaring Commissioner Jensen Commissioner Jackson Lindsey Gluch- Commission Clerk APPROVAL OF COMMISSIONERS AGENDA The Board met to approve the Commissioners Agenda for April 8, 2026, as posted. Decision: Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Commissioners Agenda for April 8, 2026, as posted. Commissioner Jensen seconded. All voted in favor. The motion carried. CASH WARRANTS The Board approved one (1) Cash Warrant in the amount of $6,445.68. INDIGENT MATTER The Board met to approve one (1) Release of Financial Assistance Lien in regard to Instrument No. 575480, recorded on December 22, 2006. Said Release of Financial Assistance Lien was recorded as Instrument No. 779264. COLLEGE OF EASTERN IDAHO The Board met to approve two (2) Certificate of Residency documents which were sent to the College of Eastern Idaho for the following Bingham County student’s: Cheyanne D. Truman and Kelleen Streeper. Decision: Commissioner Jensen moved to approve Cash Warrants, Claims, Administrative Documents and Personnel Action Forms. Commissioner Jackson seconded. All voted in favor. The motion carried. RESOLUTION 2026-27 The Board met to approve and sign Bingham County Resolution 2026-27, a resolution for the destruction of records within the Sheriffs Office. Decision: Commissioner Jackson moved to approve and sign Bingham County Resolution 2026-27, a resolution for the destruction of records within the Sheriffs Office. Commissioner Jensen seconded. All voted in favor. The motion carried and said resolution was approved as follows: 18 April 2026 BINGHAM COUNTY RESOLUTION 2026-27 RESOLUTION REGARDING THE DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS FOR THE SHERIFFS OFFICE WHEREAS the Bingham County Sheriffs Office has requested permission to destroy certain records; and WHEREAS the Idaho Code §31-871 empowers the Board of County Commissioners with the responsibility for classifying records for purposes of retention and destruction; and WHEREAS the Sheriffs Office has represented that all records for which destruction is sought pertain to matters which have been concluded for the designated period of time allowed in sections of Idaho Code; and WHEREAS none of the records for which destruction is requested are those required to be kept by the County permanently and indefinitely pursuant to 1.C, §31-709; SHERIFFS OFFICE See Attached “Exhibit A” THEREFORE, it is hereby resolved that: The Sheriffs Office files are hereby classified as “temporary,” as defined in 1.C. §31-871(1)(d). Furthermore, such records may now be destroyed. Dated this 8" day of April 2026. BINGHAM COUNTY COMMISSION ATTEST: MLL Pamela W. Eckhardt Bingham County Clerk Bingham County Resolution 2026-27 Page 1 of 1 19 April 2026 eas BINGHAM COUNTY A al SHERIFF JEFF GARDNER a ae ee (208) 785-4440 601. MAPLE ST. #405 BLACKFOOT, ID 83221 County Records Destruction list March 30, 2026 Bingham County Sheriff's Office Records is requesting approval for destruction of the following items: Box 1: Jail Jackets 25262-25330 Box 2: Jail Jackets 25331-25367 Box 3: Jail Jackets 25368-25435 Box 4: Jail Jackets 23706-23758 Box 5: Jail Jackets 23859-23803 Box 6: Jail Jackets 33804-33864 Box 7: Jail Jackets 33865-33925 Box 8: Jail Jackets 33926-33987 Kaitlin Smith Records Clerk KimberLee Arms Office Manager PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING AMENDMENT OF BINGHAM COUNTY CODE TITLE 5, CHAPTER 3- TOW COMPANIES Present: Jeff Gardner- Sheriff Jordyn Nebeker- Chief Deputy Sheriff Paul Rogers- County Legal Counsel The Board held a Public hearing regarding amendments to Bingham County Code Title 5, Chapter 3- Tow Companies. Chairman Manwaring welcomed all to the meeting and introductions were held. Paul Rogers, County Legal Counsel, stated that the proposed verbiage was reviewed over one month ago and a few corrections were made. Mr. Rogers referred to page three (3), paragraph B and explained that the biggest amendment was that the location was narrowed down to and that “Any Bingham County wrecker rotation tow that is south of 600 South Highway 39 will utilize tow companies with impound lots located south of 600 North near Firth, Idaho, due to extended response time’. Sheriff Gardner clarified and stated 20 April 2026 that any wrecker located north of 600 South including the Shelley wreckers located on the North end of the county, will not be responding past 600 South. Sheriff Gardner stated this amendment has been worked through over the past one (1) year and there has been extensive work done to give proper clarification. Chief Deputy Nebeker explained that all feedback that was received during the last meeting was taken into consideration and the Sheriffs Office worked to find good middle ground that will work for everyone. Chairman Manwaring opened the Public Hearing to testimony in favor, to which there was none. Chairman Manwaring asked for any testimony in neutral, to which there was none. Chairman Manwaring asked for any testimony in opposition, to which there was none. The Public Hearing was closed to any further public testimony. The Board was in favor of the proposed amendments and thanked the Sheriffs Office and Paul Rogers for their work. Decision: Commissioner Jensen moved to approve the amendment to Bingham County Code Title 5, Chapter 3, Tow Companies, as proposed. Commissioner Jackson seconded. All voted in favor. The motion carried. Commissioner Jackson moved to approve Bingham County Ordinance 2026-08, Title 5 “Public Safety” Chapter 3 “Tow Companies”, which will reflect the amendments made during the Public Hearing. Commissioner Jensen seconded. All voted in favor. The motion carried and said Ordinance was approved as follows: 21 April 2026 SU FaFEs MOSES wese TF Fe hae BINGHAM COUNTY 48-2026 03:18:13 AM No. of Pages: 9 Recorded for: BINGHAM COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PAMELA W. ECKHARDT Fee: 0.00 Ex-Officio Recorder Deputy. BINGHAM COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 2026-08 TITLE 5 “PUBLIC SAFETY” CHAPTER 3 “TOW COMPANIES” AN AMENDMENT OF THE ORDINANCE OF BINGHAM COUNTY, BY BINGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, TO CLARIFY AND DEFINE THE TOWING ORDINANCE UNDER TITLE 5 “PUBLIC SAFETY” CHAPTER 3 “TOW COMPANIES”, PROVIDING THAT THIS AMENDMENT OF THE ORDINANCE SHALL BE IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT AS OF T'S PASSAGE, APPROVAL, AND PUBLICATION ACCORDING TO LAW. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BINGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, AS FOLLOWS: §-3-1: DEFINITIONS: As used in this chapter, the following terms will have the following meanings: BINGHAM COUNTY: That area which is within the jurisdiction of the Board of Bingham County Commissioners, BUSINESS DAY: Monday through Friday excluding declared holidays by the Board of Bingham County Commissioners. CRASH: Any occurrence in Bingham County which results in a wrecked or disabled vehicle, and which results in either the injury or death of any person, or damage to property of any one person in excess of one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500.00), or both. DISABLED VEHICLE: A vehicle which has been abandoned or rendered unsafe to be driven as the result of some occurrence other than an accident including, but not limited to: a) mechanical failures or breakdowns; b) fire; c) vandalism; d) a vehicle which is'in a safe driving condition, but the owner is not present, able or permitted to drive; or ¢) any other occurrence which reasonably necessitates removal of the vehicle by a tow truck. DISPATCH: The person or persons in the Bingham County Sheriff's Office assigned by the Sheriff to route law enforcement agency calls for tow truck service by the use of tow truck rotation list. LAW ENFORCEMENT TOW: Provision of a tow truck to the owner ofa wrecked or disabled vehicle by dispatch when a law enforcement agency has become involved. OPERATOR: A tow truck owner, driver, or operator, that has passed a criminal records check and a driver's license check. OWNER: A person who holds legal title to a vehicle, or who has legal right of possession of a vehicle, or legal right of control of a vehicle. 22 April 2026 PERSON: An individual, assumed name entity, proprietorship, partnership, joint venture, association, corporation, or other legal entity. TOW COMPANY: A tow company that has completed the tow company packet and has been approved by the Sheriff or his designee to perform tow company services for Bingham County. TOW TRUCK: A vehicle designed to be used primarily for removing wrecked or disabled vehicles from any street, highway, interstate, or property. TOW TRUCK ROTATION LIST: A list of qualified approved tow companies maintained by dispatch and which is used to determine the priority of the tow truck to be dispatched to the scene of a law enforcement tow. WRECKED VEHICLE: A vehicle that has been damaged as the result of overturning or colliding with another vehicle or object so as to reasonably necessitate that the vehicle be removed by a tow truck. (Ord. 2015-02, 5-26-2015) §-3-2: DRIVING TOW TRUCK TO SCENE; CALL BY DISPATCH REQUIRED: To avoid reportable crashes not being reported, no operator may knowingly drive a tow truck to the scene of any accident in Bingham County without notifying dispatch. (Ord. 2015-02, 5-26- 2015) §-3-3: SOLICITING TOW BUSINESS AT SCENE PROHIBITED: No person may solicit in any manner, directly or indirectly, at the scene of a law enforcement tow in Bingham County, the business of towing, removing, repairing, wrecking, storing, trading, or purchasing a vehicle, (Ord, 2015-02, 5-26-2015) §-3-4: RESPONSE TO CERTAIN PRIVATE CALLS PROHIBITED: A tow truck may respond to a private request for towing service to a disabled vehicle not involved in an accident, or to a private request for other towing services not requiring the involvement of a law enforcement agency; provided, however, if, upon arrival on the scene, an operator discovers a crash is involved, the operator shall immediately notify dispatch. (Ord. 2015-02, 5-26-2015) §-3-5: CERTAIN REMUNERATION OR CONSIDERATION PROHIBITED: Tow companies are prohibited from soliciting or accepting any remuneration or consideration of any type from any repair shop, garage or other repair facility given for the purpose of influencing such tow company’s decision as to where a disabled or wrecked vehicle should be taken for repair. It shall be a rebuttable presumption that any such remuneration or consideration was given for the purpose of influencing said decision. (Ord, 2015-02, 5-26-2015) 5-3-6: DISPATCH TO CALL TOWING SERVICE: Ifa law enforcement officer determines a tow truck is needed at the scene of a law enforcement tow for a wrecked or disabled vehicle, dispatch shall call the towing service indicated to the law enforcement officer by the express preference of the owner; if the owner does not of his or her own initiative expressly request a particular towing service, the next available emergency tow company on the tow truck rotation list will be called. Dispatch shall indicate to the tow company the color, year, make, body and general condition of the vehicle to be towed. Based on the information provided, the tow company shall provide all necessary towing equipment. (Ord. 2015-02, 5-26-2015) 23 April 2026 5-3-7; TOW COMPANY RESPONSIBILITIES: ‘Tow truck companies approved to perform law enforcement towing are responsible for wrecked and disabled vehicles and the contents therein, from the time of on scene pick up until the vehicle is removed from the tow company's premises or is otherwise released from the tow company's custody and control. Any damage or loss to said vehicle or contents while in the custody and control of the tow company is the sole responsibility of said tow company, and Bingham County assumes no liability for any such loss or damage. (Ord. 2015-02, 5-26-2015) 5-3-8: APPROVAL REQUIRED; YEARLY INSPECTIONS: A. No person may provide law enforcement towing inside Bingham County without first being placed on the tow company rotation list. Upon approval, a tow company along with its bona fide employees will engage in dispatched law enforcement towing from the tow truck rotation list. Approved tow companies may not subcontract with other towing agencies for the provision of law enforcement towing services. Applications for law enforcement towing may be obtained at the Bingham County Sheriff's Office during regular business hours. Incomplete applications will not be considered for approval, After approval for the Bingham County tow company rotation list, an annual wrecker inspection will be performed. Tow service inspections shall be conducted by a member of the Bingham County Sheriff's Office during June of cach year. B. Tow companies must maintain a permanent and established place of business or secure impound yard either within Bingham County or within 2.5 miles of Bingham County, Any Bingham County wrecker rotation tow that is south of 600 South Highway 39 will utilize tow companies with impound lots located south of 600 North near Firth, Idaho, due to extended response time. Tow companies shall promptly notify the Bingham County Sheriffs Office of any change of address. (Ord. 2015-02, 5-26-2015) 5-3-9: APPLICATION; INSPECTIONS; ISSUANCE: A. Contents Of Application: An applicant wishing to participate in Bingham County's law enforcement towing rotation shall lodge with the Bingham County Sheriff a written application upon a form provided for that purpose, which must be signed by the applicant or his authorized agent. The following information shall be required in the application: 1. Owner's name, address to which all official correspondence may be sent, telephone number and signature. 2. Company name, address and telephone number. 3. Number and types of tow trucks to be operated. 4, A statement as to whether or not the applicant wishes to participate in the tow truck rotation list. 5. A copy of the applicant's public liability insurance policy. 6. A description of the applicant's impound yard and its location. 7. A list of all employees that will be operating and/or driving tow vehicles, 8. A tow vehicle description to include year, make, model, license plate number, VIN number and whether it is light or medium duty. 24 April 2026 B. Inspections: Upon the lodging of the application, a Sheriff's Office employee shall direct the applicant to appear for an inspection of the tow truck(s). The Sheriff's Office employee shall conduct an inspection of the tow truck(s) and the business premises of the applicant, as necessary, to determine if each tow truck and emergency tow company complies with this chapter. C. Action On Application: The Sheriff may, at any time, in his discretion, require additional information from an applicant to clarify items on the application, Failure to cooperate with the request for additional information may result in the denial of application. D, Issuance: The Sheriff shall, within thirty (30) days of receipt of an application for a law enforcement towing privilege, either approve or deny said application. If the Sheriff finds that the emergency tow company meets the requirements of this chapter, he will approve the application. If the Sheriff finds that the emergency tow company does not meet the requirements of this chapter, he may deny the application. If at any time an emergency tow company violates the requirements of this chapter, the company may be suspended in accordance with this chapter. (Ord. 2015-02, 5-26-2015) §-3-10: RANDOM INSPECTIONS; VIOLATIONS; HEARINGS: A. Inspections: Any Bingham County Sheriff's Deputy is authorized to conduct random equipment and safety inspections of any tow truck company approved to conduct law enforcement tows, B. Violations And Temporary Suspensions: The following violations shall result in a written warning by the Sheriff or his designee. Any repeat(s) of the same violation shall result in an immediate temporary suspension from the tow truck rotation list for a period not to exceed three (3) days. More than three (3) repeats of the same violation shall result in the imposition of a suspension of more than three (3) days of the tow company's law enforcement tow privileges in accordance with subsection C of this section: 1. Failure to notify dispatch that tow company's on scene arrival time will exceed thirty (30) minutes. 2. Failure to have the required equipment for each operating tow truck and to have such equipment in good operating condition. 3. Use of magnetic stripping/signage on tow trucks. 4, Charging tow customers in excess of the tow rates established by the Bingham County Board of Commissioners for law enforcement tows, 5. Subcontracting law enforcement tows through other tow companies, licensed or unlicensed. C. Suspensions And Revocations: If'a Sheriff's Office employee finds that any of the following violations have been committed, the violation(s) will be reported to the Sheriff or his designee. The Sheriff or his designee shall issue an immediate twenty four (24) hour suspension of the tow company's law enforcement tow privileges, and may invoke suspension of said tow company for more than three (3) days: 25 April 2026 1. Failure to respond to a dispatch request for a law enforcement tow more than three (3) times in a three (3) month time period. 2. Driving a tow truck to the scene of an accident without having been requested to the scene by dispatch, as deseribed by sections 5-3-2, 5-3-3 and 5-3-4 of this chapter, 3. The solicitation of tow truck business by any operator, employee, or agent of the tow company at the scene of a law enforcement tow. 4, The failure to report a crash to dispatch for which a law enforcement tow is required. 5. The solicitation or acceptance of any remuneration or consideration of any type by any tow company, employee or agent of a tow company, from any garage, or repair shop or facility, for the purpose of influencing such tow company's decision as to where a disabled or wrecked vehicle should be taken for repair. 6. Allowing the lapse or cancellation of the tow business insurance required by this chapter. D. Notice Of Intent: If within five (5) days of the Sheriff or his designee finding good cause that a violation of subsection C of this section has occurred, the Sheriff shall issue a notice of intent to suspend or revoke a tow company's law enforcement towing privileges. Said notice shall provide a general description of the alleged violation(s) and the date(s) of the alleged violations. Depending on the nature and extent of the violation(s), the Sheriff, in his sole discretion, may permit said tow company to resume law enforcement towing pending any hearing on the matter. E. Right To Hearing: A tow company shall have the right to a hearing prior to the revocation or suspension of more than three (3) days of its law enforcement towing privileges, in accordance with the procedures set forth in subsection F of this section. If the tow company does not request a hearing, or does not follow the procedures for requesting a hearing, said decision to suspend or revoke the law enforcement towing privileges shall be final, and shall be effective fifteen (15) days from the date of the notice of intent. Any suspension shall be for a length of time as determined by the Sheriff. F. Hearing Procedures: A tow company may request a hearing before the Sheriff or his designee prior to the suspension for more than three (3) days or revocation of law enforcement towing privileges, in accordance with the procedures set forth in this section. 1, A tow company desiring such a hearing shall, within fifteen (15) days of the date of the notice of intent to suspend or revoke law enforcement towing privileges, file a written request for hearing with the Bingham County Sheriff, together with a statement setting forth the factual basis and reasons for said tow company’s appeal of the decision. 2. The Sheriff or his designee shall conduct an informal public hearing within thirty (30) days after a request for hearing has been filed. The tow company and the Sheriff may be represented by an attorney. The tow company will be afforded the opportunity to present evidence and testimony. The tow company shall have no right to cross examine or confront witnesses, except in the discretion of the Sheriff, nor shall the Idaho Rules of Evidence apply to such hearings. In the Sheriff's discretion, the record of any such hearing may be held open for a period of time, not to exceed seven (7) days, for the receipt of additional evidence. 26 April 2026 3. The Sheriff or his designee shall issue a written decision within ten (10) days after the hearing. A copy of the decision shall be mailed or made available to all interested parties. A record of said hearing and decision shall remain in the custody of the Sheriff, (Ord. 2015-02, 5- 26-2015) 5-3-11: TOW TRUCK SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPABILITIES: A. Compliance: Each emergency tow company shall comply with all safety provisions, rules and regulations required to be observed by motor carriers, and, in addition thereto, shall comply with the requirements of this chapter. B. Equipment: Each tow truck shall be equipped with only those winches and booms that have been produced and constructed by a manufacturer of such equipment that regularly produces winches and tow equipment of guaranteed quality and be used with the size tow truck for the class for which the equipment is designed. All related equipment shall be commensurate with the total rating of booms or other towing devices. A winch or boom will not be prohibited by this chapter if the owner submits to the Bingham County Sheriff a verified statement from a reputable testing laboratory regularly engaged in the testing of such equipment or similar equipment certifying that the capacity of the winch or boom is not less than that mandated for the class for which the equipment will be used. All costs of such testing and certification shall be at the expense of the emergency tow company. I. Each tow track and all of its cquipment shall be maintained in a safe and good working order at all times. 2. Each tow truck shall be permanently painted and lettered with company name and telephone number, on both sides of the tow truck, within a reasonable time after purchase, No magnetic signs may be used in licu of the company name and phone number. C. Requirements To Receive Dispatch Calls: Those emergency tow companies wishing to receive dispatch calls for a heavy duty tow truck must do so through other avenues. Bingham County does not maintain a heavy duty tow truck rotation list. (Ord. 2015-02, 5-26-2015) §-3-12: FEES FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT TOWING: Fees for services provided by emergency tow companies pursuant to this chapter shall be set by resolution of the Board of Bingham County Commissioners. (Ord. 2015-02, 5-26-2015) §-3-13: TOW COMPANY REQUIREMENTS AND OPERATING PROCEDURES: ‘Tow companies approved to perform law enforcement tows must: A. Maintain twenty four (24) hour towing services, be available seven (7) days per week. A maximum of two (2) phone numbers will be called. In the event a tow company is out of service for any reason, a phone call to dispatch advising of the no call out status is required. A second phone call is also required advising of back in service status. This will avoid the consequences outlined in subsection 5-3-10C1 of this chapter. RB, Not refuse to provide a law enforcement tow more than two (2) times in any calendar month. 27 April 2026 C.. Atrive at the accident within a reasonable time after having been notified to do so by dispatch. Such response time shall not exceed Forty-five (45) minutes. To the extent the tow company is unable to respond within Forty-five (45) minutes, the tow company must notify dispatch of its estimated arrival time. This response time does not apply to the Atomic City or Backcountry areas, where extended response time is inevitable. D, Maintain its own separate locked, lighted and secured impound lot, bordered by a fence not less than six feet (6') in height; provided, further that said lot shall be insured for fire, theft, and vandalism of the vehicles stored therein and further, shall be open for business not less than from nine o'clock (9:00) A.M. to five o'clock (5:00) P.M. during business days. An agent of the tow company must be contactable during the above mentioned days and hours. E. The Bingham County Sheriffs Office shall conduct an inventory of all items contained in or on an impounded vehicle to be towed. The form will be provided by the Bingham County Sheriff's Office and completed by a Bingham County Deputy. Upon completion of the inventory, the Deputy will have the on scene tow company driver/operator sign the inventory sheet and provide the driver/operator with his copy. All items inventoried, which are not taken to Sheriff's property, shall remain in the custody and control of the tow company until released to the owner. F. When authorized by the law enforcement agency, the wrecked or disabled vehicle shall be delivered to the impound listed on the application for acceptance to the tow rotation, unless directed by Law Enforcement, the titled owner, or designec. An itemized statement of charges shall be provided to the vehicle owner upon request. G. Report to the Bingham County Sheriffs Office immediately all changes in tow (rucks and equipment used in the tow company's law enforcement towing service and make all additional vehicles and equipment available for inspection by a Sheriff's Office designee. A tow truck which has not been approved by the inspection process shall not be used in any law enforcement tows. H. Before leaving the site of an accident, the tow company will completely remove all resulting wreckage or debris, including all broken glass. ]. Maintain communications on a twenty four (24) hour basis with the company's tow trucks, J. Meet the following insurance requirements: 1. At their sole expense, tow companies shall procure and maintain in full force and effect, insurance written by an insurance company or companies with Best's rating(s), of A VHT or better. All insurance companies must be authorized to do business in the State of Idaho. By requiring insurance herein, Bingham County does not represent that coverage and/or limits are necessarily adequate to protect the tow company, and such coverage and/or limits shall not be deemed as a limitation on the tow company's liability under the indemnities granted to Bingham County. 2. Certificates of insurance evidencing the coverages required herein shall be provided to Bingham County prior to performing any towing services for Bingham County. All certificates must be signed by an authorized representative of the tow company's insurance carrier and must state that the issuing company, its agents, or representatives will provide Bingham County thirty 28 April 2026 (30) days’ written notice prior to any policies being canceled. Renewal certificates must be provided to Bingham County within thirty (30) days after the effective date of the renewal, 3. Certificates shall be mailed to: Bingham County Risk Management 501 N. Maple Blackfoot, ID 83221 4, Certificates must evidence the following minimum coverages: a. Workers’ compensation insurance meeting the statutory requirements of the State of Idaho. b, Employers’ liability insurance providing limits of liability in the following amount: seven hundred fifty thousand dollar ($750,000.00) minimum vehicle liability, and on hook. c. Garage liability insurance providing limits of liability in the following amounts: (1) Fifty thousand dollar ($50,000.00) minimum garage keeper's coverage per incident, (2) The garage liability policy shall be written on a standard [SO policy form, or an equivalent form, providing coverage for liability arising from garage operations including premises, operations, completed operations, personal injury, advertising injury, and liability assumed under an insured contract (including tort liability of another assumed in a contract). Auto coverage must show Symbols 27, 28, and 29 or a separate business automobile liability policy must be purchased. (3) Alternatively, tow companies may produce a certificate of insurance evidencing commercial general liability insurance providing limits of liability in the following amounts: Gencral aggregate $2,000,000.00 $ . Product/completed operations aggregate $2,000,000.00 aggregate Personal and advertising injury liability $1 ,000,000.00 injury liability $1,000,00000_——_ Fire legal liability $50,000.00 (4) The commercial general liability (CGL) insurance policy shall be written on an "occurrence" form and shall cover liability arising from premises, operations, independent contractors, products, completed operations, personal injury, advertising injury, and liability assumed under an insured contract (including tort liability of another assumed in a contract). d. Business automobile liability insurance (required only if Symbols 27, 28, and 29 are not shown for garage liability) providing bodily injury and property damage liability coverage for not Jess than seven hundred fifly thousand dollars ($750,000.00) each accident limit, Business automobile liability insurance shall be written on a standard ISO policy form, or an equivalent 29 April 2026 form, providing coverage for liability arising out of owned, hired, or non-owned vehicles in conncction with this agreement. e. Garage keeper's liability insurance providing legal liability coverage, including comprehensive and collision, of not less than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) per location for customers’ autos or auto equipment while the tow company is attending, servicing, repairing, parking or storing the customer's auto or auto equipment. f. On hook/cargo insurance providing coverage for customers’ autos while being towed or transported by the tow company with limits in the following amount: light or medium duty trucks, fifly thousand dollars ($50,000.00). 5. Bingham County and its elected officials, agents, employees, successors and assigns shall be named as additional insureds under all policies except workers' compensation and employers’ liability. K. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as obligating the emergency tow company to transport a disabled or wrecked vehicle when weather or road conditions make it impractical, impossible or dangerous to the operator, (Ord. 2015-02, 5-26-2015) §-3-14: USE AS EMERGENCY VEHICLE PROHIBITED: Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to permit operation of a tow truck as an authorized emergency vehicle. (Ord, 2015-02, 5-26-2015) PASSED AND APPROVED on this _ i _ day of April, 2026, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BINGHAM COUNTY, IDAHO ng, Kee 7 n, Commissioner On ) $4 2, % Z ° QO i= & ° , ARO % 29 o: © Bi¢ 34 A / , 1 1, Attest: (Re Wt Yel — Pamela W. Eckhardt County Clerk 30 April 2026 SHERIFFS OFFICE Present: Jeff Gardner- Sheriff Jordyn Nebeker- Chief Deputy Sheriff The Board met with Sheriff Gardner to discuss updates within the Sheriffs Office. PUBLIC WORKS Present: Dusty Whited- Public Works Director Troy Lenhart- Road & Bridge Supervisor Tiffany Olsen- Planning & Development Director Paul Rogers- County Legal Counsel The Board met with Dusty Whited to discuss updates within the Public Works Department, along with other agenda items. Discussion was held in regard to the budget and that one of the funding sources from the state will be reduced, which will mean a large reduction of funding starting in July 2026. Chairman Manwaring stated there may not be as many grants available for projects also. Mr. Whited stated that Bingham County is the second hardest hit among local agencies and the only county that receives more from this funding is Bonneville County. Discussion was held in regard to the Eastern Idaho Grazing Association request to work with Bingham County to open a gravel source on Brush Creek Road. Commissioner Jensen recused himself from this discussion/decision due to his membership with the Eastern Idaho Grazing Association and his representation of the same. Mr. Whited stated that the Eastern Idaho Grazing Association prepared a letter for the Board, wherein Chairman Manwaring stated during the last meeting discussion was held in regard to an impact study and that the Grazing Association would cover the cost where the source will be on their property. Chairman Manwaring stated that the letter provided states that Bingham County would pay for and provide the impact study. Mr. Whited stated that the letter states that the association agrees to not charge Bingham County for any gravel, at whatever the state rate is, but he is still not sure what that cost will be. Mr. Whited referred to the letter, which states that it will be charged and compensated at the current Idaho State Borrow Source, Discussion was held with regard to hiring additional individuals or renting another crusher for this project. Mr. Whited stated this would make sense to do so but he has not surveyed the area and additional research needs to be done to review the costs to operate the project. Mr. Whited stated that it is proposed to enter into an agreement in order for the county to recoup any initial costs. Chairman Manwaring asked to hold discussion as to where this project is on Association property, if they should be paying for the study and that he believes whoever owns the property should be paying for the study and where it is the Associations pit, if they should be handling the application before the Planning & Zoning Commission for the permit. Drew Jensen stated that he discussed this with Mr. Whited and that he would be willing to spearhead the application on behalf of the Association and as far as fees are concerned, the Association is willing to work through the payment of gravel. Mr. Whited stated that all of the current gravel source pits that are not county owned property exceed him working for the county, so he is not sure how that has occurred in the past. Commissioner Jackson asked how much the fees would be if the county were liable and how much time it would take to recoup those costs in gravel, wherein Mr. Whited stated in the last 9 years that he has 31 April 2026 worked for the county, the fee has always been $1.00 per yard. Mr. Whited stated last fall there was a meeting at the Public Works Office and several counties were present and it was advised that fees were going to increase from the $1.00 per yard. Mr. Whited stated it could pay for itself in one year in gravel and it will be close to an even swap within the first year. Commissioner Jackson stated that he would be more inclined to approve the request if it is within one year but if it was going to stretch out 3-5 years for payback, he would not be in agreeance. Drew Jensen stated that is counting just the gravel and not counting the extra mileage, fuel and wear on the trucks hauling from Cranes Flat. Mr. Jensen stated another thing to consider is that three (3) counties pull gravel from Crane’s Flat and that is a lot of gravel each year and the potential for the county to lose access is there. Chairman Manwaring asked Legal Counsel if the individual that owns the gravel source, but they are working with the county to have a closer gravel source, there will need to be a Reclamation Plan and an Impact Study completed, should the owner of the property pay the cost or should the county? Mr. Rogers stated that is up to the Board and whatever is decided could be explained within the agreement. Mr. Whited stated that it would be beneficial for Mr. Jensen to represent the Association and he would represent the county in regard to the traffic impact study that is to be completed. Therefore, when it goes to Planning & Zoning, Mr. Whited would represent the County, and Drew Jensen would represent the Association. Mr. Whited stated that $15,000 is the estimated cost from Keller Engineering to complete the study and Reclamation Plan. Mr. Rogers stated that it would be beneficial to know specific numbers before making the decision to know who will be paying the cost. Mr. Rogers stated that the Board should keep in mind that there is a chance that the Planning & Zoning Commission does not approve the Permit. Mr. Rogers stated that this should be mentioned within the letter proposal from the Association stating that if the permit is not approved, there will be no cost paid by the county. Chairman Manwaring stated that he is in favor with proceeding but there needs to be an agreement put in place between Bingham County and the Eastern Idaho Grazing Association. Commissioner Jackson concurred. Decision: Commissioner Jackson moved to approve proceeding with an agreement to be drafted with the Eastern Idaho Grazing Association for a gravel source on Bruch Creek Road. Chairman Manwaring seconded. Commissioner Jackson amended the motion to add that the Reclamation Plan will be under the name of Bingham County. Chairman Manwaring seconded. Both voted in favor. The motion carried. DISCUSSION & DECISION REGARDING COUNTY SURVEYOR POSITION Present: Tiffany Olsen- Planning & Development Director Laraine Pope- Human Resource Director Donavan Harrington- County Assessor Debbie Cunningham- Chief Deputy Assessor Wendy Mecham- GIS Manager Paul Rogers- County Legal Counsel Dusty Whited- Public Works Director The Board met to hold discussion and make a decision in regard to the County Surveyor position. 32 April 2026 Commissioner Jackson stated he asked that this item be placed on the agenda for discussion in attempt to find a solution to not receiving any applications, which caused the job description to be removed from the available job postings. Chairman Manwaring stated that there were concerns brought to his attention by Donovan Harrington and that there may not be a need for a full time Surveyor. Chairman Manwaring stated that the previous Surveyor assisted many departments with different items. Chairman Manwaring stated that Gwen Inskeep, previous Surveyor, provided a list of items and percentages in which she assisted other departments, which was we follows: 40% Planning & Development, 25% Public Works Department, 20% Assessors Office, 10% County mapping and 5% with miscellaneous items. Chairman Manwaring stated that she was always busy and many departments relied on her and the County has had a hard time trying to fill the position. Commissioner Jackson stated that he would like to gain input from those in attendance as to how the current services were going through the contract Surveyors. Chairman Manwaring asked why the job description was pulled from being advertised, wherein Donavan Harrington explained that he had visited with Human Resources in regard to the fact that there had been no applications received. Mr. Harrington explained that it was going to be removed for a few weeks and then placed it back for advertisement, but it was not intended to pull the job description permanently. Mr. Harrington stated when the positions are up for a long time, they have a tendency to drop to the bottom of the page but if they are refreshed and replaced, they should return to the top of the job listings online. Mr. Harrington presented costs that have been expended since the contract Surveyors have been used, in the amount of $11,735.93 and includes surveys that have been done for Road and Bridge and the City of Blackfoot for Honeybrook Estates. Mr. Harrington stated that it is six months into the budget year and from a fiscal responsibility, he does not believe that the county needs a full time Surveyor. Mr. Harrington stated that he spoke to other County Assessors and some of the larger counties do have a Surveyor but most of the mid-size counties contract services. Mr. Harrington stated if the County would like to proceed with the search for a Surveyor, he is not opposed but he is wondering why the county would want to spend that amount of funding. Chairman Manwaring stated this has been a good study in doing contracting for six (6) months in order to track the cost for comparison to having a full time Surveyor. Chairman Manwaring stated in looking through the provided list of services that have been rendered, it seems there has been one company completing most of the work. Mr. Harrington explained that there may be some outstanding invoices but that the rotation ultimately ends up being the responsibility of Planning & Development to rotate the Surveying Companies, or if that responsibility was accepted in the beginning. Mr. Harrington stated that the Assessor's Office accepted responsibility because by statute, they are to collect those fees, they have done their best to track those. Mr. Harrington stated that it does not make financial sense to be doing what has been occurring in the past. Dusty Whited, Public Works Director, stated he believes there is neglect and things that are not being done that have been done in the past, due to the vacancy. Mr. Whited stated that he had an incident recently and it was decided that a replat was needed instead of vacating property, wherein he sent an email to one of the two contracted Surveyors and did not receive any response. Therefore, there is a need for this position and things will start to decline if there is not a County Surveyor. Tiffany Olsen, Planning & Development Director, stated she agrees with Mr. Whited and that she does not know how many times each week that her department or Public Works has reached out to the Surveyor when the county had one, which was almost daily. Ms. Olsen stated that both Planning & Development and Public Works work closely with the Surveyor position and neither one of them were advised that the job posting had been taken down and that the contracted work would continue. Ms. Olsen stated it was almost as if the County should have one on retainer in order to contact if something comes up. 33 April 2026 Ms. Olsen provided a check list that was made by the previous Surveyor, showing what the county Surveyor follows when receiving a plat and reviewed the same. Ms. Olsen stated that a lot of these steps are being completed by Planning & Development but have not happened in the past as they are not their responsibility. Ms. Olsen stated in the interim process, she had agreed for Planning & Development to assist with some of these tasks but not for an extended period of time. Mr. Whited reiterated that when there was a County Surveyor, Public Works/Road and Bridge used that department often. There are a lot of scenarios wherein it would be nice to have the assistance of a Surveyor. Discussion was held with regard to the potential of hiring a part-time individual, wherein all in attendance were in agreeance. It was stated that the job description would be amended to show that the position could be either part-time or full-time. Decision: Commissioner Jensen moved to approve advertising the Surveyor position as part time/ full time to see if that will assist in receiving applicants. Commissioner Jackson seconded. All voted in favor. The motion carried. APPROVAL & SIGNING OF FULL SATISFACTION OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR WATERS ESTATES SUBDIVISION Present: Tiffany Olsen- Planning & Development Director The Board met to approve and sign the Full Satisfaction of Development Agreement for Waters Estates Subdivision. Decision: Commissioner Jackson moved to approve and sign the Full Satisfaction of Development Agreement for Waters Estates Subdivision, as presented. Commissioner Jensen seconded. All voted in favor. The motion carried. THE MOTION PASSED TO DISMISS UNTIL FRIDAY APRIL 10, 2026 Kmntle bbl PAMELA W. ECKHARDT, CLERK ARING, CHAIRMAN Lindsey Gluch- Commission Clerk-----------------------------9-=-- go Fnnnnnnnnnn nnn nnn nnnnnnnnn STATE OF IDAHO ) : Ss. Friday, April 10, 2026 County of Bingham __) THE BOARD OF BINGHAM COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MET IN REGULAR SESSION. The following matters were considered: PRESENT: Chairman Manwaring Commissioner Jensen Commissioner Jackson Lindsey Gluch- Commission Clerk APPROVAL OF COMMISSIONERS AGENDA The Board met to approve the Commissioners Agenda for April 10, 2026, as posted. Decision: Commissioner Jensen moved to approve the Commissioners Agenda for April 10, 2026, as posted. Commissioner Jackson seconded. All voted in favor. The motion carried. 34 April 2026 CASH WARRANTS Five (5) Cash Warrants were approved in the amount of $11,250.00, $30.00, $30.00, $30.00 and $30.00, for a total of $11,370.00. CLAIMS Claims were approved in the amount of $420,556.87. PERSONNEL ACTION FORMS The Board met to approve and sign Personnel Action Forms, which were as follows: Salary Increase Form: Building Maintenance Specialist COLLEGE OF EASTERN IDAHO One (1) Certificate of Residency document was approved and sent to the College of Eastern Idaho for the following Bingham County student: Lune B. Hayes. COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN IDAHO One (1) Certificate of Residency document was approved and sent to the College of Southern Idaho for the following Bingham County student: Charlotte L. Dougal. Decision: Commissioner Jackson moved to approve and sign Cash Warrants, Claims, Administrative Documents and Personnel Action Forms. Commissioner Jensen seconded. All voted in favor. The motion carried. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board met to hold an Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code §74-206(1)(d), to consider Records that are exempt from public disclosure. Commissioner Jensen moved to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code §74-206(1)(d), to consider records that are exempt from public disclosure. Commissioner Jackson seconded. Both voted in favor. The Board moved into Executive Session at 8:34 a.m. Commissioner Jensen moved to go out of Executive Session. Commissioner Jackson seconded. The Board moved out of Executive Session at 9:17 a.m. Decision: Commissioner Jackson stated to approve the Applicant continue making payments for Indigent Case Number 2010-14, and the case will be reviewed in January of 2027. Commissioner Jensen seconded. All voted in favor. The motion carried. Commissioner Jackson moved to approve Indigent Cremation Case No. 2026-1. Commissioner Jensen seconded. All voted in favor. The motion carried. DISCUSSION & DECISION REGARDING TAX EXEMPTION APPLICATIONS PURSUANT TO IDAHO CODE SECTION 63-602 Present: Pamela Eckhardt- County Clerk The Board met to hold discussion and make a decision regarding Tax Exemption Applications pursuant to Idaho Code Section 63-602, which were as follows: Clerk Eckhardt presented Tax Exemption Applications pursuant to Idaho Code Section 63-602B, which were as follows: _ 35 April 2026 Exempted Properties under IC 63-602 B Religious limited liability companies, corporations or societies Church of Christ RP1000100 370 N Shilling, Blackfoot Apostolic Assembly of the Faith in Christ Jesus, Inc. RP1329600 Airport Road Decision: Commissioner Jensen moved to approve Tax Exemption Applications pursuant to Idaho Code Section 63-602B, Religious limited liability companies, corporations or societies. Chairman Manwaring seconded. Both voted in favor. The motion carried. Next, discussion was held in regard to Tax Exemption Applications pursuant to Idaho Code Section 63- 602E, property used for school or educational purposes including charter schools, which were as follows: Exempted Properties under IC 63-602 E Property used for school or educational purposes including charter schools. Community Council of idaho, Inc (formerly Idaho Migrant Council) RP3091200 Head Start School, 55S 4th E, Aberdeen Idaho Plumbers-Pipefitters Wilson St. RP1272700 Blackfoot Decision: Commissioner Jensen moved to approve Tax Exemption Applications pursuant to Idaho Code Section 63-602E, Property used for school or educational purposes including charter schools. Chairman Manwaring seconded. Both voted in favor. The motion carried. Next, discussion was held in regard to Tax Exemption Applications pursuant to Idaho Code Section 63- 602GG, Low-income housing owned by non-profit organizations, which were as follows: Exempted Properties under IC 63-602 GG Low-income housing owned by nonprofit organizations Community Council of Idaho (formerly Idaho Migrant Council) RP1274802 Colonia Cesar Chavez Apartments at RP1274901 761 W Center St, Blackfoot RP1274902 36 April 2026 Decision: Commissioner Jensen moved to approve Tax Exemption Applications pursuant to Idaho Code Section 63-602GG, low-income housing owned by non-profit organizations. Chairman Manwaring seconded. Both voted in favor. The motion carried. Next, discussion was held in regard to Tax Exemption Applications pursuant to Idaho Code Section 63- 602C, Fraternal, Benevolent or Charitable, which were as follows: Exempted Properties under IC 63-602C Fraternal, benevolent or charitable Community Council of Idaho RP1418700 Community Clinic at 1491 Parkway Drive, Blackfoot The Community Family Clinic is a Federally Qualified Health Center which provides basic medical care for Blackfoot and the surrounding area. Dawn Enterprises, Inc. RP1319100 420 Cedar, Blackfoot RP1089300 Decision: Commissioner Jensen moved to approve Tax Exemption Applications pursuant to Idaho Code Section 63-602C, Fraternal, Benevolent or Charitable. Chairman Manwaring seconded. Both voted in favor. The motion carried. THE MOTION PASSED TO DISMISS UNTIL MONDAY APRIL 13, 2026 (beg (ds PAMELA W. ECKHARDT, CLERK Lindsey Gluch- Commission Clerk------------------------------------7 STATE OF IDAHO ) : ss. Monday, April 13, 2026 County of Bingham __) THE BOARD OF BINGHAM COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MET IN REGULAR SESSION. The following matters were considered: PRESENT: Chairman Manwaring Commissioner Jensen Commissioner Jackson Lindsey Gluch- Commission Clerk COUNTY TREASURER UPDATE Present: Tanna Beal- County Treasurer Jodie Ricks- County Treasurer Elect The Board met with Tanna Beal and Jodie Ricks to receive updates from within the Treasurers Office. 37 April 2026 DECISION REGARDING STATE OF IDAHO- CONTRACT AMENDMENT #1 IN REGARD TO BINGHAM COUNTY DRUG TESTING- REQUESTED BY SHAWN HILL- PROBATION Present: Shawn Hill- Probation Department The Board met to make a decision in regard to the State of Idaho Contract Amendment #1 in regard to Bingham County Drug Testing. Mr. Hill explained the only change that had been made to the contract is the fund in order for testing to continue for individuals that are involved with child protection cases. Lindsey Gluch, Commission Clerk, confirmed that Legal Counsel has reviewed the proposed Agreement and had no concerns. Decision: Commissioner Jackson moved to approve and sign the State of Idaho Contract Amendment #1 in regard to Bingham County Drug Testing. Commissioner Jensen seconded. All voted in favor. The motion carried. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board met to hold an Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code §74-206(1)(a)&(b), to consider personnel matters. Commissioner Jensen moved to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code §74- 206(1)(a)&(b), to consider personnel matters. Commissioner Jackson seconded. Both voted in favor. The Board moved into Executive Session at 2:31 p.m. Commissioner Jensen moved to go out of Executive Session. Commissioner Jackson seconded. The Board moved out of Executive Session at 3:29 p.m. Decision: Commissioner Jensen moved to approve discussion with the Solid Waste Supervisor in regard to separating of Solid Waste Department from Public Works in order to proceed. Commissioner Jackson seconded. All voted in favor. The motion carried. THE MOTION PASSED TO DISMISS UNTIL WEDNESDAY APRIL 15, 2026 PAMELA W. ECKHARDT, CLERK Lindsey Gluch- Commission Clerk----------------------------------@----------------------= STATE OF IDAHO ) : SS. Wednesday, April 15, 2026 County of Bingham _) THE BOARD OF BINGHAM COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MET IN REGULAR SESSION. The following matters were considered: PRESENT: Chairman Manwaring Commissioner Jackson Lindsey Gluch- Commission Clerk Excused: Commissioner Jensen APPROVAL OF COMMISSIONERS AGENDA The Board met to approve the Commissioners Agenda for April 15, 2026, as posted. Decision: Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Commissioners Agenda for April 15, 2026, as posted. Chairman Manwaring seconded. Both voted in favor. The motion carried. 38 April 2026 CASH WARRANTS Cash Warrants were approved in the amount of $37,052.71 and $1,160.00, for a total of $38,212.71. COLLEGE OF WESTERN IDAHO One (1) Certificate of Residency document was approved and sent to the College of Western Idaho for the following Bingham County student: Hailey Munoz. Decision: Commissioner Jackson moved to approve Cash Warrants, Claims, Administrative Documents and Personnel Action Forms. Commissioner Jensen seconded. Both voted in favor. The motion carried. APPROVAL TO RE-NOMINATE FORREST ARTHUR AS DIRECTOR TO THE DISTRICT #4 ANIMAL DAMAGE CONTROL BOARD The Board met to re-nominate Forrest Arthur as Director of the District #4 Animal Damage Control Board. The Board had no concerns. Decision: Commissioner Jackson moved to re-nominate Forrest Arthur as Director of the District #4 Animal Damage Control Board. Chairman Manwaring seconded. Both voted in favor. The motion carried. DISCUSSION & DECISION TO REPLACE THE FRONT DECK AT THE NORTH BINGHAM COUNTY PARK HOUSE- REQUESTED BY SCOTT REESE Present: Scott Reese- Parks & Recreation Leigh Ann Davis- Parks & Recreation The Board met to hold discussion and make a decision to replace the front deck at the North Bingham County Park House. Mr. Reese explained that he had received several quotes but that he would propose approval to proceed through Mad Moose Builders. Said purchase is in the amount of $2,250.00 (including all materials for construction of a 10 ft x 18 ft deck, stairs and hand railing built to code, pressure treated lumber for ground contact and fir wood decking) and $2,250.00 ( Labor including demolition, disposal of existing materials and construction of new deck), for a total cost of $4,750.00. Said purchase is proposed to be paid from Fund: 418-00-499-0000. Decision: Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the prior approval for purchase of replacement of the front deck at the North Bingham County Park house. Said purchase is in the amount of $2,250.00 (including all materials for construction of a 10 ft x 18 ft deck, stairs and hand railing built to code, pressure treated lumber for ground contact and fir wood decking) and $2,250.00 ( Labor including demolition, disposal of existing materials and construction of new deck), for a total cost of $4,750.00. Said purchase is proposed to be paid from Fund: 18-00-499-0000. Chairman Manwaring seconded. Both voted in favor. The motion carried. 39 April 2026 PUBLIC WORKS Present: Dusty Whited- Public Works Director The Board met with Dusty Whited to discuss updates within the Public Works Department, along with other agenda items. Discussion was held in regard to the proposed Agreement for Professional Services with Keller Associates, for the traffic study for the gravel pit on Brush Creek Road. Said Agreement states a cost in the number of $15,000.00, which is to be paid from PILT. Decision: Commissioner Jackson moved to approve and sign the Agreement for Professional Services with Keller Associates, in regard to the gravel pit on Brush Creek Road, with cost in the amount of $15,000.00, which is to be paid from PILT. Chairman Manwaring seconded. Both voted in favor. The motion carried. HUMAN RESOURCES Present: Laraine Pope- Human Resources The Board met with Laraine Pope to discuss updates within the Human Resources Department. MEETING WITH MAGGIE MANN, SOUTHEAST IDAHO PUBLIC HEALTH, TO DISCUSS FY 2027 BUDGET REQUEST Present: Maggie Mann- Southeast Idaho Public Health The Board met with Maggie Mann to discuss the FY 2027 budget request. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT Present: Tiffany Olsen- Planning & Development Director Douglas Williams- Developer The Board met with Tiffany Olsen to discuss department updates within Planning & Development, along with other agenda items. Ms. Olsen presented the proposed Development Agreement for Morning Dew Subdivision. The Board had no concerns. Decision: Commissioner Jackson moved to approve and sign the proposed Development Agreement for Morning Dew Subdivision. Chairman Manwaring seconded. Both voted in favor. The motion carried. THE MOTION PASSED TO DISMISS UNTIL FRIDAY APRIL 17, 2026 a {_ hil” “ PAMELA W. ECKHARDT, CLERK Lindsey Gluch- Commission Clerk------------------------------- 40 April 2026 STATE OF IDAHO ) iss. Friday, April 17, 2026 County of Bingham —) THE BOARD OF BINGHAM COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MET IN REGULAR SESSION. The following matters were considered: PRESENT: Chairman Manwaring Commissioner Jackson Commissioner Jensen Lindsey Gluch- Commission Clerk APPROVAL OF COMMISSIONERS AGENDA The Board met to approve the Commissioners Agenda for April 17, 2026, as posted. Decision: Commissioner Jensen moved to approve the Commissioners Agenda for April 17, 2026, as posted. Commissioner Jackson seconded. All voted in favor. The motion carried. CLAIMS Claims were approved in the amount of $270,816.59. PERSONNEL ACTION FORMS The Board met to approve and sign Personnel Action Forms, which were as follows: Employee Status Sheet: Detention Sergeant to Detention Lieutenant Detention Corporal to Detention Sergeant Salary Increase Form: Detective Detention Deputy Legal Assistant/Victim Witness Coordinator Patrol Corporal Patrol Deputy Emergency Communications Officer Driver's License Examiner Decision: Commissioner Jackson moved to approve Cash Warrants, Claims, Administrative Documents and Personnel Action Forms. Commissioner Jensen seconded. All voted in favor. The motion carried. APPROVAL OF BINGHAM COUNTY RESOLUTION 2026-28 The Board met to approve and sign Bingham County Resolution 2026-28, a resolution regarding the destruction of records for the Sheriffs Office. Decision: Commissioner Jackson moved to approve Bingham County Resolution 2026-28, a resolution regarding the destruction of records for the Sheriffs Office. Commissioner Jensen seconded. All voted in favor. The motion carried and said resolution was approved as follows: 41 April 2026 BINGHAM COUNTY RESOLUTION 2026-28 RESOLUTION REGARDING THE DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS FOR THE SHERIFFS OFFICE WHEREAS the Bingham County Sheriffs Office has requested permission to destroy certain records; and WHEREAS the Idaho Code §31-871 empowers the Board of County Commissioners with the responsibility for classifying records for purposes of retention and destruction; and WHEREAS the Sheriffs Office has represented that all records for which destruction is sought pertain to matters which have been concluded for the designated period of time allowed in sections of Idaho Code; and WHEREAS none of the records for which destruction is requested are those required to be kept by the County permanently and indefinitely pursuant to I.C. §31-709; SHERIFFS OFFICE See Attached “Exhibit A” THEREFORE, it is hereby resolved that: The Sheriffs Office files are hereby classified as “temporary,” as defined in 1.C. §31-871(1)(d). Furthermore, such records may now be destroyed. Dated this 17" day of April 2026. BINGHAM COUNTY COMMISSION 2 deat ddlatag ALLP Oa Pamela W. Eckhardt Bingham County Clerk Bingham County Resolution 2026-28 Page 1 of 1 42 April 2026 BINGHAM COUNTY SHERIFF JEFF GARDNER (208) 785-4440 501 N. MAPLE ST, #405 BLACKFOOT, ID 83221 County Records Destruction list April 13, 2026 Bingham County Sheriff's Office Records is requesting approval for destruction of the following items: Box 1: 1995 County Incident Reports Box 2: 2005 County Incident Reports Box 3: 1996 City Accidents Box 4; 1995 City Accidents Box 5: 1999 County Incident Reports Box 6: 1991 County Incident Reports Box 7: 1992 County Incident Reports Box 8: 2006 County Incident Reports Box 9: 2004 County Incident Reports Box 10: 2002 County Incident Reports Box 11: 1995 Arrest Reports Kaitlin Smith Records Clerk KimberLee Arms Office Manager APPROVAL & SIGNING OF CRIME VICTIMS’ WEEK PROCLAMATION FOR 2026 The Board met to approve and sign the Crime Victims’ Week Proclamation for 2026. PRESENTATION OF COUNTY RECOGNITION AS A JUSTSERVE COUNTY- REQUESTED BY JERRY & HEATHER GWYNN- GREATER BINGHAM COUNTY JUSTSERVE The Board met to receive county recognition as a JustServe County, which was received by Jerry Gwynn. 43 April 2026 EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board met to hold an Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code §74-206(1)(a)&(b), to consider personnel matters. Commissioner Jensen moved to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code §74- 206(1)(a)&(b), to consider personnel matters. Commissioner Jackson seconded. Both voted in favor. The Board moved into Executive Session at 9:33 a.m. Commissioner Jensen moved to go out of Executive Session. Commissioner Jackson seconded. The Board moved out of Executive Session at 10:11 a.m. Decision: Commissioner Jensen moved to separate the Solid Waste Department from Public Works, making two separate departments. There will be a few things that may come up that will need to be addressed in the future. Commission Jackson seconded. All voted in favor. The motion carried. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board met to hold an Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code §74-206(1)(a)&(b), to consider personnel matters. Commissioner Jackson moved to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code §74-206(1)(a)&(b), to consider personnel matters. Commissioner Jensen seconded. Both voted in favor. The Board moved into Executive Session at 10:14 a.m. Commissioner Jensen moved to go out of Executive Session. Commissioner Jackson seconded. The Board moved out of Executive Session at 10:27 a.m. Decision: No decision to be made. THE MOTION PASSED TO DISMISS UNTIL WEDNESDAY APRIL 22, 2026 Lyth tile “PAMELA W. ECKHARDT, CLERK Lindsey Gluch- Commission Clerk----------------------------------222-<6--- nn nnn nnn nnn nnn nnn 44 April 2026 STATE OF IDAHO ) > SS. Wednesday, April 22, 2026 County of Bingham _) THE BOARD OF BINGHAM COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MET IN REGULAR SESSION. The following matters were considered: PRESENT: Chairman Manwaring Commissioner Jackson Commissioner Jensen Lindsey Gluch- Commission Clerk APPROVAL OF COMMISSIONERS AGENDA The Board met to approve the Commissioners Agenda for April 22, 2026, as posted. Decision: Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Commissioners Agenda for April 22, 2026, as posted. Commissioner Jensen seconded. All voted in favor. The motion carried. CASH WARRANTS Cash Warrants were approved in the amount of $2,375.00 and $895.49, for a total of $3,270.49. Decision: Commissioner Jensen moved to approve Cash Warrants, Claims, Administrative Documents and Personnel Action Forms. Commissioner Jackson seconded. All voted in favor. The motion carried. APPROVAL OF COMMISSIONER MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 18-27, 2026, AND MARCH 2-9, 2026 The Board met to approve and sign Commissioneér Minutes for February 18-27, 2026, and March 2-9, 2026. Chairman Manwaring confirmed with Commissioner Jackson and Commissioner Jensen that there were no changes to be made. Decision: Commissioner Jackson moved to approve Commissioner Minutes for February 18-27, 2026, and March 2-9, 2026. Commissioner Jensen seconded. All voted in favor. The motion carried. SHERIFFS OFFICE Present: Jordyn Nebeker- Chief Deputy Sheriff Kris Talbot- Detention Sergeant The Board met with Chief Deputy Nebeker to discuss updates within the Sheriffs Office. PUBLIC WORKS Present: Dusty Whited- Public Works Director Troy Lenhart- Road and Bridge Supervisor Bryon Johnson- City of Basalt The Board met with Dusty Whited to discuss updates within the Public Works Department, along with other agenda items. Discussion was held in regard to the request submitted by Bryon Johnson for county assistance with peeling back the borrow pits within the City of Basalt. Mr. Johnson stated that he would like to ask the Board for permission to hire the county at FEMA Rates to assist with draining issues along Goshen Road. He has spoke with all individuals that would be affected by any work being completed and all were in agreement, 45 April 2026 other than two individuals that would not respond. This would be to grade off or peel back enough from the borrow pits to allow water to run off, which should only take one day to complete. The Board was in favor of assisting Basalt with the proposal and came to the conclusion that the fees would be waived but that Basalt would reimburse the county for cost of fuel. Decision: Commissioner Jensen moved to approve the request submitted by Bryon Johnson, City of Basalt, for the county to assist with a one-day project for peeling back the burrow pits and the City of Basalt would reimburse for fuel cost. Commissioner Jackson seconded. All voted in favor. The motion carried. Next, discussion was held in regard to 1600 W (Little Butte Road), wherein Mr. Whited explained this has been a road that was removed from the county road maintenance list but was still marked as a County road and has been since 2019. Mr. Whited stated that he followed up with BLM, who provided a letter that confirms they maintain this road and that the county has no authorization to the road at all. Therefore, after review with legal counsel, this matter would not have to go through the vacation process but pursuant to Idaho Code Section 40-203, Vacation and Abandonment, under (2), it states that no highway or public right- of-way or parts thereof shall be abandoned and vacated, so as to leave any real property adjoining the highway or public right-of-way, without access to an established highway. The burden of proof shall be put on the impacted property owner. Mr. Rogers stated a vacation cannot be done without the notice procedure and all affected parties coming before the Board for a Public Hearing to establish that they will have access to the road. Through the vacation process, it is a 30 day public notice process and Bingham County does not own the road, therefore, he would propose a resolution/declaration be completed to show and clarify that Bingham County does not have authority to the road and invite landowners or receive a letter stating that they are comfortable that they have access to the road, a vacation is not needed. The road is currently marked with a green sign which implies that the road is a county road but if approved and remain not posted as it is not a private road but only a BLM road. The Board was in favor and clarify that Lindsey Gluch, Commission Cierk, will mail out notice for the meeting next week to the pertinent individuals. Next, discussion was held in regard to the Eastern Idaho Grazing Association allowing Bingham County to dig and fill test holes at the gravel pit located on Brush Creek. Commissioner Jensen recused himself from decision due to his involvement with the Eastern Idaho Grazing Association. Mr. Whited explained that he had spoken with Drew Jensen in regard to allowing the county to dig test holes and having confirmation from all parties to proceed. Mr. Jensen stated that the Eastern Idaho Grazing Association is in favor of the county doing so. The holes will be filled after a sample is taken and there will be no holes left. Decision: Commissioner Jackson moved to approve and sign the proposed Agreement between the Eastern Idaho Grazing Association and Bingham County. Chairman Manwaring seconded. Both voted in favor. The motion carried. REQUEST SUBMITTED BY SHANNON ANSLEY, AID FOR FRIENDS SHELTER, FOR SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING TO ASSIST WITH COSTS Present: Tami Moore- Aid for Friends Michelle Poletti- Aid for Friends Pamela Eckhardt- County Clerk The Board met to hold discussion with regard to the request by submitted by Shannon Ansley, Aid for Friends Shelter, for supplemental funding to assist with costs. 46 April 2026 The submitted request was in the amount of $20,000.00, as the shelter assists individuals who are from Bingham County. Further presentation was provided as to how funding is used and budgeting questions were answered. Chairman Manwaring stated that the submitted request would be discussed during budget preparation and a decision would be made at that time. PARKS & RECREATION Present: Scott Reese- Parks & Recreation Manager The Board met to hold discussion in regard to plumbing for hot water at Sportsmans Park and discussion regarding the salary of the part-time Mower position. Mr. Reese explained that the hot water heater for the showers at Sportsmans Park has gone out and needs to be replaced. There is a lot of calcium and therefore, there is no soft water. Mr. Reese stated that he received a few quotes and would propose Big Rock Plumbing to complete the project, and this would replace the tank and add water softener to assist with the issue. Said quote was in the amount of $5,900.00. Decision: Commissioner Jensen moved to approve the prior approval submitted for Big Rock Construction, in the amount of $5,900.00, which is to be paid from Fund: 18-00-499-00. Commissioner Jackson seconded. All voted in favor. The motion carried. Next, discussion was held in regard to request for salary increase of the part-time Mower position. Mr. Reese stated that he spoke with Human Resources in regard to the proposal and she was also in favor. The part-time mowers for Parks & Recreation and part-time mowers for Road & Bridge are paid different wages. Mr. Reese stated that his request would be to increase the position for Springfield Park to $18.00 per hour to match what Road & Bridge pays its mowers. Chairman Manwaring asked Mr. Reese if it would be advantageous to have Moreland and Springfield Parks added to the rotation with Precision Landscaping, for maintenance. Mr. Reese stated that he would be happy to obtain a quote on this proposal. Decision: Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the increase from $13.12 to $18.00 per hour for the part-time mower position and allow Scott Reese to contact Precision Landscaping for a quote. Commissioner Jensen seconded. All voted in favor. The motion carried. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board met to hold an Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code §74-206(1)(d), to consider Records that are exempt from public disclosure. Commissioner Jensen moved to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code §74-206(1)(d), to consider records that are exempt from public disclosure. Commissioner Jackson seconded. Both voted in favor. The Board moved into Executive Session at 11:05 a.m. Commissioner Jensen moved to go out of Executive Session. Commissioner Jackson seconded. The Board moved out of Executive Session at 11:16 a.m. Decision: Commissioner Jensen moved to approve the indigent cremation for case number 2026-2, as presented. Commissioner Jackson seconded. All voted in favor. The motion carried. THE MOTION PASSED TO DISMISS UNTIL FRIDAY APRIL 24, 2026 3 taal G) phd “ PAMELA W. ECKHARDT, CLERK Lindsey Gluch- Commission Clerk------------------------------------7654--------------nn enone 47 April 2026 STATE OF IDAHO ) Iss. Friday, April 24, 2026 County of Bingham —) THE BOARD OF BINGHAM COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MET IN REGULAR SESSION. The following matters were considered: PRESENT: Chairman Manwaring Commissioner Jackson Commissioner Jensen Lindsey Gluch- Commission Clerk APPROVAL OF COMMISSIONERS AGENDA The Board met to approve the Commissioners Agenda for April 24, 2026, as presented. Decision: Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Commissioners Agenda for April 24, 2026, as presented. Commissioner Jensen seconded. All voted in favor. The motion carried. CLAIMS Claims were approved in the amount of $173,532.41. Decision: Commissioner Jensen moved to approve Cash Warrants, Claims, Administrative Documents and Personnel Action Forms. Commissioner Jackson seconded. All voted in favor. The motion carried. APPROVAL OF ALCOHOL LICENSE FOR MAVERICK #172 AND Maverick #749, DUE TO NAME CHANGE The Board met to approve and sign the Alcohol License for Maverick #172 and Maverick #749. Decision: Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Alcohol License for Maverick #172 and Maverick #749. Commissioner Jensen seconded. All voted in favor. The motion carried. REQUEST SUBMITTED BY PAUL LOOMIS TO HOLD A 47H OF JULY FLAG CEREMONY AT PATRIOT FIELD Present: Paul Loomis- Citizen The Board met to hold discussion and make a decision in regard to the request submitted by Paul Loomis to hold a 4" of July Fiag Ceremony at Patriot Field. Mr. Loomis explained that this event would take place on July 4, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., and breakfast would be provided before the ceremony starting at 8:30 a.m. Decision: Commissioner Jensen moved to approve the use of Patriot Field for a July 4, 2026, Flag Ceremony, as proposed. Commissioner Jackson seconded. All voted in favor. The motion carried. DISCUSSION & DECISION REGARDING TAX EXEMPTION APPLICATIONS PURSUANT TO IDAHO CODE SECTION 63-602 Present: Pamela Eckhardt- County Clerk Donavan Harrington- County Assessor Debbie Cunningham- County Chief Deputy Assessor 48 April 2026 The Board met to hold discussion and make a decision regarding Tax Exemption Applications pursuant to idaho Code Section 63-602, which were as follows: Exempted properties under Idaho Code Section 63-602GG, Low-income housing owned by nonprofit organizations, which were as follows: Bingham Housing RP1203400 340 Lansing, Blackfoot RP1271600 340 Lansing, Blackfoot RP1271900 340 Lansing, Blackfoot RP3039800 118 W. Central, Aberdeen RP3039700 Bare lot adjacent to above RP4014301 103 S. Franklin, Firth Decision: Commissioner Jackson moved to approve Tax Exemption Applications under Idaho Code Section 63-602GG. Commissioner Jensen seconded. All voted in favor. The motion carried. Exempted properties under Idaho Code Section 63-602W, Business inventory that is a single-family dwelling. Site improvements that are associated with land or developer factor exemption value, which were as follows: Rockwell Homes Curtis Johnson 36 parcels Decision: Commissioner Jensen moved to approve Tax Exemption Applications under Idaho Code Section 63-602W. Commissioner Jackson seconded. All voted in favor. The motion carried. BINGHAM COUNTY RESOLUTION 2026-29 The Board met to approve and sign Bingham County Resolution 2026-29, a resolution for the destruction of records for the Sheriffs Office. Decision: Commissioner Jensen moved to approve and sign Bingham County Resolution 2026-29, a resolution for the destruction of records for the Sheriffs Office. Commissioner Jackson seconded. All voted in favor. The motion carried and said resolution was approved as follows: 49 April 2026 BINGHAM COUNTY RESOLUTION 2026-29 RESOLUTION REGARDING THE DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS FOR THE SHERIFFS OFFICE WHEREAS the Bingham County Sheriffs Office has requested permission to destroy certain records; and WHEREAS the Idaho Code §31-871 empowers the Board of County Commissioners with the responsibility for classifying records for purposes of retention and destruction; and WHEREAS the Sheriffs Office has represented that all records for which destruction is sought pertain to matters which have been concluded for the designated period of time allowed in sections of Idaho Code; and WHEREAS none of the records for which destruction is requested are those required to be kept by the County permanently and indefinitely pursuant to I.C. §31-709; SHERIFFS OFFICE See Attached “Exhibit A" THEREFORE, it is hereby resolved that: The Sheriffs Office files are hereby classified as “temporary,” as defined in 1.C. §31-871(1)(d). Furthermore, such records may now be destroyed, Dated this 24" day of April 2026. EP go\y BINGHAM COUNTY COMMISSION PEN COd of} Be " “HAN A fi ——~ Boon Z, 4 tile Lp hell mm HG ml | : RA Whit le lanwa iy Chairman ATTEST: N ONL y 4 # j oN TOW RI ry f hy 4471 y ,, d; , X Wi iy, /DA gf he pk gon Commissioner ; De S SS a Wir Pamela W. Eckhardt LL’ ee a Bingham County Clerk Drew pl , Commissioner Bingham County Resolution 2026-29 Page 1 of 1 50 April 202 BINGHAM COUNTY SNS SASERSOERED SHERIFF JEFF GARDNER es (208) 785-4440 501N, MAPLE ST, #405 BLACKFOOT, ID 83221 County Records Destruction list April 20, 2026 Bingham County Sheriff's Office Records is requesting approval for destruction of the following items: Box 1: 2005 County Incident Reports Box 2: 2005 Accident Reports Box 3: 1978 Desk logs & Radio logs Box 4: 1983 Desk Logs Box 5: 1979 Radio Logs Box 6: 1978 Desk Logs Box 7: 1980 Desk Logs Box 8: 1983 Radio & UCR Reports Box 9: Hard bound Daily Logs Box 10: 1979 DMV Receipts Box 11-12: BCSO 1976-78 Felony & Juv reports Kaitlin Smith Records Clerk KimberLee Arms Office Manager THE MOTION PASSED TO DISMISS UNTIL MONDAY APRIL 27, 2026 ( - i VW) ty VY) py PAMELA W. ECKHARDT, CLERK Lindsey Gluch- Commission Clerk-------------------------------------------n-nnnnnnnn nnn nnn 6 51 April 2026 STATE OF IDAHO ) : SS. Monday, April 27, 2026 County of Bingham —) THE BOARD OF BINGHAM COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MET IN REGULAR SESSION. The following matters were considered: PRESENT: Chairman Manwaring Commissioner Jackson Commissioner Jensen Lindsey Gluch- Commission Clerk APPROVAL OF COMMISSIONERS AGENDA The Board met to approve the Commissioners Agenda for April 27, 2026, as posted. Decision: Commissioner Jensen moved to approve the Commissioners Agenda for April 27,2026, as posted. Commissioner Jackson seconded. All voted in favor. The motion carried. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board met to hold an Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code §74-206(1)(f), to communicate with legal counsel regarding pending/imminently likely litigation. Commissioner Jackson moved to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code §74-206(1)(f), to communicate with legal counsel regarding pending/imminently likely litigation. Commissioner Jensen seconded. Both voted in favor. The Board moved into Executive Session at 9:31 a.m. Commissioner Jackson moved to go out of Executive Session. Commissioner Jensen seconded. The Board moved out of Executive Session at 10:14 a.m. Decision: Commissioner Jensen moved to approve settlement on a small claims matter with Robert Lee, in the amount of $2,000.00, which is to be paid from the Tort Fund. Commissioner Jackson seconded. All voted in favor. The motion carried. BINGHAM COUNTY RESOLUTION 2026-30 The Board met to approve and sign Bingham County Resolution 2026-30, a resolution declaring surplus property for the Prosecutors Office and Treatment Court. Decision: Commissioner Jackson moved to approve and sign Bingham County Resolution 2026-30, a resolution declaring surplus property for the Prosecutors Office and Treatment Court. Commissioner Jensen seconded. All voted in favor. The motion carried and said resolution was approved as follows: 52 April 2026 BINGHAM COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2026-30 A FORMAL RESOLUTION DECLARING CERTAIN BINGHAM COUNTY PROPERTY NOT NECESSARY FOR USE IN BINGHAM COUNTY, IDAHO WHEREAS, The Bingham County Commissioners have the authority to manage county property, (Idaho Code §31-807); WHEREAS, The Bingham County Commissioners have the authority to sell or offer for sale personal property exceeding two hundred fifty dollars ($250) in value at private sale, (Idaho Code §31-808); THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Board of County Commissioners, Bingham County, Idaho, that the following items may be sold as excess property: Bingham County Prosecutors Office 2014 Dodge Journey Vin: 3C4PDDDG0ET139413 Bingham County Treatment Court 2010 Buick Luc Vin: 1G4HC5E16AU102997 DATED this 27' day of April, 2026. BINGHAM COUNTY COMMISSION A ATTEST: ric acks n\ Commissioner be 04 Pamela W. Eckhardt Bingham County Clerk mmissioner ew Jensen, Bingham County Surplus Resolution 2026-30 Page 1 of 1 53 April 2026 PRIOR APPROVAL- CLERKS OFFICE Present: Pamela Eckhardt- County Clerk Laura Lora- Chief Deputy Clerk The Board met with Clerk Eckhardt to hold discussion and make a decision in regard to the submitted prior approval for purchase to allow the Chief Deputy Clerk to attend the Government Finance Officers Association, a 2-day training course on Developing and Managing the Personnel Budget. This training will be held in Santa, Clara, California. Clerk Eckhardt stated that personnel spending makes up the largest portion of the operating budget at $15,000,000 surpassing the amount that the county levies in property taxes. Therefore, she would like to increase the expertise concerning budgeting and forecasting. The course will cover developing and managing the personnel budget, control and monitoring, common challenges with variables of salaries and wages, vacancies, overtime and benefits. Said purchase is in the amount of $2,203, wherein funds could be paid from FY 2027 Clerk Budget 01-01- 439-00, which will overspend but there is $7,500 from the deputies part-time line that has not been used this fiscal year. Another option would be to request to offset with the use of $1,000 from the 01-18-525-15- education and training line item. Decision: Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the prior approval for the Clerks Office, to allow an employee to attend training in August of 2026. Cost is in the amount of $2,203.00 to be paid from Fund: 01-01-439-00. Commissioner Jensen seconded. All voted in favor. The motion carried. MEETING REGARDING FY 2027 BUDGET PREPARATION Present: Pamela Eckhardt- County Clerk Laura Lora- Chief Deputy Clerk Tanna Beal- County Treasurer The Board held a meeting to hold discussion regarding FY 2027 budget preparation. THE MOTION PASSED TO DISMISS UNTIL WEDNESDAY APRIL 29, 2026 Cente Uhl! PAMELA W. ECKHARDT, CLERK Lindsey Gluch- Commission Clerk------------------------~--------nnn nnn nnn nn cnn c nce nc nncnnnnnnnnn 54 April 2026 STATE OF IDAHO ) : Ss, Wednesday, April 29, 2026 County of Bingham —) THE BOARD OF BINGHAM COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MET IN REGULAR SESSION. The following matters were considered: PRESENT: Chairman Manwaring Commissioner Jackson Commissioner Jensen Lindsey Gluch- Commission Clerk APPROVAL OF COMMISSIONERS AGENDA The Board met to approve the Commissioners Agenda as posted. Decision: Commissioner Jensen moved to approve the Commissioners Agenda as posted. Commissioner Jackson seconded. All voted in favor. The motion carried. APPROVAL OF COMMISSIONER MINUTES FROM MARCH 9-27, 2026 The Board met to approve and sign Commissioner Minutes from March 9-27, 2026. Chairman Manwaring confirmed that both Commissioner Jensen and Commissioner Jackson had reviewed the proposed minutes and have no changes to be made. Decision: Commissioner Jensen moved to approve and sign Commissioner Minutes from March 9- 27, 2026, as written. Commissioner Jackson seconded. All voted in favor. The motion carried. SHERIFFS OFFICE Present: Jordyn Nebeker- Chief Deputy Sheriff The Board met with Chief Deputy Nebeker to receive updates from the Sheriffs Office. PUBLIC WORKS Present: Dusty Whited- Public Works Director Tiffany Olsen- Planning & Development Director Brad Foster- Property Owner Paul Rogers- County Legal Counsel The Board met with Dusty Whited to discuss updates within the Public Works Department, along with other agenda items. Discussion was held in regard to 1600 West (Little Butte Rd) to clarify ownership, which is to be approved via resolution. Mr. Foster stated that 1600 West has been recognized as a county road in the past but is actually owned by BLM and he has an easement through and back to his property. Mr. Foster stated there have been individuals looking into putting up a cement plant in the area as it is close to INL, but it was stated that permission is needed to improve the road. Mr. Whited stated that the county removed 1600 West from the lane mile list in 2018, as it is not maintained by the county. The Board had no concerns in regard to the proposal and that the “green” county road sign be removed after approval Decision: Commissioner Jensen moved to approve and sign Bingham County Resolution 2026-32, a resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Bingham County, Idaho, clarifying lack of 55 April 2026 county interest in certain roadway known as 1600 West (Little Butte Road), and providing for removal of county signage. Commissioner Jackson seconded. All voted in favor. The motion carried and said resolution was approved as follows: 56 April 2026 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-32 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BINGHAM COUNTY, IDAHO, CLARIFYING LACK OF COUNTY INTEREST IN CERTAIN ROADWAY KNOWN AS 1600 WEST (LITTLE BUTTE ROAD), AND PROVIDING FOR REMOVAL OF COUNTY SIGNAGE WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Bingham County (“Board”) is charged with the supervision of county roads pursuant to Idaho law; and WHEREAS, a roadway commonly referred to as 1600 West, also known as Little Butte Road, is located on the section line between Sections 32 and 33, Township 3 North, Range 33 East, Boise Meridian, Idaho; and WHEREAS, the roadway begins at or near U.S. Highway 20 and runs southerly through approximately one (1) mile of lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management (“BLM”), before entering private property and terminating at lands owned by Foster Land and Cattle; and WHEREAS, the BLM issued a right-of-way identified as IDI-33517 to the Idaho Department of Lands on July 18, 2000, in perpetuity; and WHEREAS, the BLM further issued a right-of-way identified as [DI-39017 to Foster Land and Cattle on November 6, 2020, with an expiration date of December 31, 2050; and WHEREAS, the Board has reviewed available records, including but not limited to county road records, historical documentation, and applicable land status information; and WHEREAS, based upon such review, the Board finds that Bingham County has not acquired, accepted, or otherwise established any ownership interest, right-of-way, or jurisdiction over the subject roadway or the underlying property; and WHEREAS, because no county right or interest exists in the subject roadway, the statutory procedures for vacation of a county highway are not applicable; and WHEREAS, the presence of any prior county signage or mapping references may have created a perception of county ownership or maintenance responsibility; and WHEREAS, the Board finds it appropriate (o formally clarify the County's lack of interest and to eliminate any public confusion regarding the status of the roadway; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Board hereby finds and declares that Bingham County does not own, control, maintain, or have any legal interest in the roadway known as 1600 West (Little Butte Road) as described herein. The County confirms (hat its official maps and records are consistent with this determination, and to the extent any prior records, references, oF 57 April 2026 assumptions suggested otherwise, such interpretations are hereby clarified as erroncous. The County hereby disclaims and abandons any such perceived interest, without making any admission as to the validity of any such claim, The County Road and Bridge Department is directed to remove any County signage or markers that indicate or suggest that the roadway is a County road. The Board expressly finds that no formal road vacation proceedings are necessary or appropriate, as the County holds no legal interest in the roadway. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Bingham County, Idaho, this 29th day of April, 2026, BINGHAM COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SEA Chairman Whitney Manwayijfg, , Commissioner Drew Jensen, Zommissioner pene Lena this Pamela W. Eckhardt County Clerk Discussion was held in regard to the price increase of getting gravel from Cranes Flat pit, which is owned by Caribou County. 58 April 2026 Decision: APPROVAL & SIGNING OF INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF RANGELAND AND PASTORALISTS PROCLAMATION- REQUESTED BY WENDY PRATT The Board met to receive information from Wendy Pratt in regard to International Year of Rangeland and Pastoralists and to approve the proposed proclamation. A presentation was shown at this time, and Ms. Pratt read the proposed proclamation for the record. Decision: Commissioner Jensen moved to approve and sign the International Year of Rangeland and Pastoralists Proclamation. Commissioner Jackson seconded. All voted in favor. The motion carried and said proclamation was signed as follows: 59 April 2026 BINGHAM COUN 1y COMMISSIONERS Lindsey Gluch, Commission Clerk Whitney Manwaring, Chairman 501 N. Maple Room 204 Eric Jackson Blackfoot, ID 83221 Phone (208) 782-3013 D rew Jensen Fax (208) 785-4131 INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF RANGELANDS AND PASTORALISTS PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, rangelands are natural ecosystems in which the native vegetation is mostly grass, forbs, and shrubs that are typically grazed by livestock and wildlife; and WHEREAS, such ecosystems cover about half of the Earth’s land surface and specifically over 60% of Bingham County; and WHEREAS, The United Nations, !daho Governor Brad Little, and the Idaho Legislature have declared 2026 as the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists to raise awareness of the Importance of these lands and communities; and WHEREAS, pastoralists are people who raise livestock on rangelands, more commonly known as sheep and cattle ranchers in North America; and WHEREAS, rangelands are economically, socially and culturally vital to our human communities through an array of ecological services, including food and fiber production, stabile healthy soils, wildfire mitigation, clean ‘water, biodiversity, wildlife habitat and carbon sequestration and storage, and provide landscape beauty and ‘ecreational opportunities; and WHEREAS, the economic contribution by Bingham County's cattle and sheep ranchers from grazing rangelands In the county is substantial; and WHEREAS, rangelands are currently facing urgent challenges in Bingham County and across the planet; and WHEREAS, recognizing 2026 as the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists provides a timely opportunity to reaffirm Bingham County's support for sustainable livestock grazing, balanced public use, and collaboration among ranchers, recreationalists, conservation partners, and land management agencies to ensure healthy working landscapes throughout Southeast Idaho; and WHEREAS, public education is needed of the values of rangelands, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Bingham County Commissioners recognize the importance of conservation and sustainable use of natural resources in order to promote healthy grazing areas, abundant wildlife, secure water sources, livestock movement, risk and resilience, and support land use planning to protect these values. April 2026 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT we, the Bingham County Commissioners, do proclaim 2026 to be the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists. DATED this 29" day of April 2026. | Df a iA Aan VY shee US: ATTEST: Afiiney Manwaring ry, hairman L Lk Ad FAUY a: ric Jack iso on, i a) if Mere — Drew Jensep./Commissioner Ifa. { Pamela W. Eckhardt Bingham County Clerk EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board met to hold an Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code §74-206(1)(a)&(b), to consider personnel matters. Commissioner Jackson moved to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code §74-206(1)(a)&(b), to consider personnel matters. Commissioner Jensen seconded. Both voted in favor. The Board moved into Executive Session at 10:39 a.m. Commissioner Jensen moved to go out of Executive Session. Commissioner Jackson seconded. The Board moved out of Executive Session at 10:48 a.m. Decision: Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the offer to the individual discussed within Executive Session for Building Maintenance position at N13, Step 4. Commissioner Jensen seconded. All voted in favor. The motion carried. HUMAN RESOURCES Present: Laraine Pope- Human Resources Paul Rogers- County legal Counsel The Board met with Laraine Pope to discuss updates within the Human Resource Department, along with other agenda items. Discussion was held in regard to the proposed ADA Policy, wherein Ms. Pope explained that there were no major changes made but only small updates to bring the policy current. Discussion was held with regard to the Solid Waste Supervisor position and the proposed changes that have been made to the job description and the status of hourly pay to exempt. These proposals will be discussed further with the current supervisor to see if there are any concerns and if not, it will be brought back before the Board for final approval. MEETING WITH DOUG TANNER AND KATY BERGHOLM TO RECEIVE UPDATES FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Present: Doug Tanner- DEQ Katy Bergholm- DEQ The Board met with Doug Tanner and Katy Bergholm to receive updates from the Department of Environmental Quality. 61 April 2026 SOLID WASTE Present: Derrick Going- Solid Waste Director The Board met with Derrick Going to discuss updates and other agenda items. Discussion was held in regard to the Credit Application for purchasing concrete precast and piping from OldCastle Precast. Decision: Commissioner Jensen moved to approve the Credit Application for purchasing concrete precast and piping from OldCastle Precast. Commissioner Jackson seconded. All voted in favor. The motion carried. Discussion was held in regard to the Credit Application with Ferguson to purchase of piping for the zwall project. Decision: Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the Credit Application for purchasing of pipe from Ferguson. Commissioner Jensen seconded. All voted in favor. The motion carried. Discussion was held in regard to the prior approval for purchase of pipe for z-wall in the amount of $1,527.93, which is to be paid from Fund: 23-70-899-09. Decision: Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the prior approval for purchase of pipe for the z-wall in the amount of $1,527.93, which is to be paid from Fund: 23-70-899-09. Commissioner Jensen seconded. All voted in favor. The motion carried. Discussion was held in regard to the prior approval for purchase of grating for the z-wall in the amount of $1,044.10, which is to be paid from Fund: 23-70-899-09. Decision: Commissioner Jensen moved to approve the prior approval for purchase of grating for the z-wall in the amount of $1,044.10, which is to be paid from Fund: 23-70-899-09. Commissioner Jackson seconded. All voted in favor. The motion carried. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board met to hold an Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code §74-206(1)(d), to consider Records that are exempt from public disclosure. Commissioner Jensen moved to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code §74-206(1)(d), to consider records that are exempt from public disclosure. Commissioner Jackson seconded. Both voted in favor. The Board moved into Executive Session at 2:02 p.m. Commissioner Jackson moved to go out of Executive Session. Commissioner Jensen seconded. The Board moved out of Executive Session at 2:17 p.m. Decision: Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the prior approval for purchase of 5 laptop computer replacements. Said purchase is in the amount of $5,207.05, which is to be paid from Fund: 01-14-804-0000. Commissioner Jensen seconded. All voted in favor. The motion carried. Commissioner Jensen moved to approve the prior approval for 2 laptop replacements, which are included within the City of Blackfoot law enforcement contract. Said purchase is in the amount of $5,258.44, which is to be paid from Fund: 01-14-804-0000. Commissioner Jackson seconded. All voted in favor. The motion carried. Commissioner Jensen moved to approve the prior approval for the 2"? floor access control project in the amount of $82,553.25, which is to be paid from PILT and money that may come in from other funds to assist with the purchase. Commissioner Jackson seconded. All voted in favor. The motion carried. 62 April 2026 WEEKLY UPDATE MEETING WITH PAUL ROGERS- COUNTY LEGAL COUNSEL Present: Paul Rogers- County Legal Counsel Jarrod Hurlburt- Prosecutors Office The Board met with Paul Rogers to discuss updates in regard to county matters. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT Present: Tiffany Olsen- Planning & Development Director Paul Rogers- County Legal Counsel The Board met with Tiffany Olsen to receive updates from Planning & Development, along with other agenda items. Discussion was held in regard to the Development Agreement for the Apple Grove Subdivision. Decision: Commissioner Jackson moved to approve and sign the Development Agreement for Apple Grove Subdivision. Commissioner Jensen seconded. All voted in favor. The motion carried. CLAIMS FOR THE PREVIOUS MONTH WERE APPROVED AS FOLLOWS: Current Expenses ............... $459,486.04 Weeds... eee eee es $4,292.56 Road & Bridge... eee $244,075.40 Emergency Communication... ...610,718.91 All POF hess ssccrensuamers ave saun-exeiere ¢ oa ou as $58.80 Road & Bridge Special Proj.....$120,380.47 Justice Fund ........ eee $623,252.15 OPIOID............. cece ccc eeeeeee ees $70.00 District Court.........: Leeeem wre es $83,705.90 Preventative Health................ $19,000.00 Parks & Recreation................. $16,141.21 Revaluation... $28,857.98 Solid Waste ........cccccccseceeees $178,065.07 Ko) 5 ren $271,794.10 Veterans Memorial....................5 $143.72 THE MOTION PASSED TO DISMISS UNTIL FRIDAY MAY 1, 2026 PAMELA W. ECKHARDT, CLERK Lindsey Gluch- Commission Clerk--------------------------------------- 63