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Twin Falls, Idaho
REGULAR AUGUST MEETING
August 3, 2026, 8:00 a.m.
Chairman Reinke called the Board of County Commissioners to order at 8:00 a.m. in
regular session, pursuant to the recess of July 31, 2026.
PRESENT:
Commissioner Rocky Matthews, Commissioner Brent Reinke,
and Commissioner Suzanne Hawkins.
ABSENT:
None.
STAFF:
Deputy Clerk Amy Allred.
The following proceedings were held to wit:
In the Matter of MEETINGS
Commissioners attended a staff meeting.
Commissioners met with Legal for a department update.
Commissioners met with Lori Satterwhite-Turner to discuss Hub Butte.
Commissioner Matthews attended a Parks & Waterways Board meeting.
In the Matter of COMMISSIONER PROCEEDINGS
Commissioner Hawkins asked for a moment of silence in light of the tragedy that affected our
community on Saturday.
In the Matter of CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioners considered the Consent Agenda; items may include status sheets, employee
requisitions, alcohol licenses, tax cancellations, Sheriff’s Office Security Agreements, and
Commissioner minutes.
Commissioner Hawkins made a MOTION to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Commissioner Matthews SECONDED. Discussion Commissioner Hawkins reviewed the items in
the Consent Agenda to include a status sheet for the Sheriff’s Office and Commissioners Minutes
for July 20-24, 2026. Motion passed unanimously.
In the Matter of BUDGETS
Commissioners considered the FY2027 tentative budget.
Kristina Glascock, Clerk, reviewed the FY2027 tentative budget in the amount of $67,759,599.00
with the Board.
Commissioner Hawkins made a MOTION to approve the FY2027 tentative budget as presented.
Commissioner Matthews SECONDED. Motion passed unanimously.
In the Matter of CONTRACTS
Commissioners considered a Juvenile Detention Housing Agreement with Jerome County.
Kevin Sandua, Juvenile Services Director, reviewed the Juvenile Detention Housing Agreement
with the Board. Mr. Sandua noted that Jerome County will pay a retainer in the amount of
$87,775.00, upfront for the year.
Commissioner Matthews made a MOTION to approve the Juvenile Detention Housing Agreement
with Jerome County. Commissioner Hawkins SECONDED. Motion passed unanimously.
In the Matter of GRANTS
Commissioners considered the FY2027 IDJC Millennium Fund Grant Award.
Nathaniel Anderson, R&D Supervisor, reviewed the FY2027 IDJC Millennium Fund Grant Award
with the Board. Mr. Anderson noted that the grant in the amount of $18,000 will be used to support
a Strengthening Families program. Mr. Sandau noted that they currently don’t have access to any
Strengthening Families programs and feels this would be a good addition to their services.
Commissioner Matthews made a MOTION to approve the FY2027 IDJC Millennium Fund Grant
Award and authorize the Chairman to sign the documents on behalf of the Board. Commissioner
Hawkins SECONDED. Motion passed unanimously.
There being no further business, the Board recessed until 8:00 a.m., August 4, 2026, at the
Commissioners Chambers, second floor of the Twin Falls County West Facility, 630 Addison Ave
West, Ste. 2300, Twin Falls, Idaho, for the transaction of further business of the Board.
Twin Falls, Idaho
REGULAR AUGUST MEETING
August 4, 2026, 8:00 a.m.
Chairman Reinke called the Board of County Commissioners to order at 8:00 a.m. in
regular session, pursuant to the recess of August 3, 2026.
PRESENT:
Commissioner Rocky Matthews, Commissioner Brent Reinke,
and Commissioner Suzanne Hawkins.
ABSENT:
None.
STAFF:
Deputy Clerk Amy Allred.
The following proceedings were held to wit:
In the Matter of MEETINGS
Commissioner Hawkins attended a Rotary meeting.
Commissioners met with Dave Overacre, P&Z Director, for a department update.
Commissioner Hawkins attended an Airport Board meeting.
Commissioner Matthews attended a Fair Board meeting.
Commissioners met with Cory Tverdy, Maintenance Director, for a department update.
Commissioner Hawkins attended a Rock Creek Collaborative Board meeting.
In the Matter of INDIGENT
Commissioners considered County Assistance applications.
Commissioner Hawkins made a MOTION to approve case number 104897 for utility assistance in
the amount of $243.16 to Idaho Power Company with a payback for $5.00 a month starting
September 2026. Commissioner Matthews SECONDED. Motion passed unanimously.
In the Matter of CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioners considered the Consent Agenda; items may include status sheets, employee
requisitions, alcohol licenses, tax cancellations, Sheriff’s Office Security Agreements, and
Commissioner minutes.
No items to consider.
In the Matter of COMMISSIONER PROCEEDINGS
Commissioner Matthews made a MOTION to go into executive session at 9: 14 a.m. pursuant
to Idaho Code §74-206 (B) records exempt from disclosure – evaluation, dismissal or discipline
of staff. Commissioner Hawkins SECONDED. Motion passed after roll call vote. (Hawkins yes,
Matthews yes, Reinke yes)
Commissioners returned to regular session at 9:31 a.m.
There being no further business, the Board recessed until 8:00 a.m., August 5, 2026, at the
Commissioners Chambers, second floor of the Twin Falls County West Facility, 630 Addison Ave
West, Ste. 2300, Twin Falls, Idaho, for the transaction of further business of the Board.
Twin Falls, Idaho
REGULAR AUGUST MEETING
August 5, 2026, 8:00 a.m.
Chairman Reinke called the Board of County Commissioners to order at 8:00 a.m. in
regular session, pursuant to the recess of August 4, 2026.
PRESENT:
Commissioner Rocky Matthews, Commissioner Brent Reinke,
and Commissioner Suzanne Hawkins.
ABSENT:
None.
STAFF:
Deputy Clerk Shannon Carter.
The following proceedings were held to wit:
In the Matter of MEETINGS
Commissioner Hawkins met with Val Stotts, Safe House Director, for a department update.
Commissioner Hawkins attended an ICRMP supervisor training.
In the Matter of COUNTY PROPERTY
Commissioners conducted a good faith meeting to address access to Centennial Park.
Commissioners met with Ray Perron, Gary Perron, Clear Springs Construction and discussed the
Centennial Park Boat Ramp access.
Commissioner Reinke noted that as per the agreement signed on May 7, 2026 if the County
suspends the ramp access, a good faith meeting will be held to address concerns. Bob Beer,
Facilities Director, noted that a crack was found in the ramp. Mr. Beer noted that CSC stated that
their diver found the crack prior to the use of the ramp. County divers found no evidence of a
crack when they dove the same area prior to the ramp use. Mr. Beer noted that the ramp was not
broken prior to the barge use and now is. Mr. Beer noted that the County was notified of the
damage to the ramp in June and the damage is a significant danger to the public so access has been
suspended for all users.
Ray Perron reviewed a PowerPoint presentation with the Board. Mr. Perron stated that the crack
was preexisting and was not caused by CSC. Mr. Perron noted that further operations are safe and
CSC can operate within the recommendations made by Civil Science. Mr. Perron reviewed a
timeline of the project and the ramp inspection. Mr. Perron reviewed the professional diver’s
documentation which included documenting a void under the ramp which was similar to the
County’s findings of the void. Mr. Perron provided photographs of the crack which showed
rounded edges and significant sediment and biological growth within the crack. Mr. Perron noted
that CTS reviewed the pictures and provided an opinion via e-mail stating that the crack was older
than 2 months. Mr. Perron reviewed a report from Civil Science on the data points from the
previous survey. Mr. Perron disputed the crack being caused by the barge and provided a
visualization showing contact on the crack by the barge was not possible.
Commissioner Matthews asked when the first survey was done, Mr. Perron noted it was on
December 17, 2025. Mr. Perron reviewed the surveys done by Civil Science. Mr. Perron reviewed
the letter from Civil Science and noted that the recommendations were made for recreational
general public use, not for his commercial/professional use. Mr. Perron stated that CSC has a
proven plan for a safe and sound operation. Commissioner Reinke asked when the photos were
taken. Mr. Perron stated that the photos were taken approximately a week or two ago, after the
suspension of the access. Mr. Perron requested that the Board give permission for CSC to continue
their use of the ramp based upon the information that they provided. Mr. Perron discussed the
future use plan and projected water level. Mr. Perron asked what CSC could do for the Board to
be comfortable with their continued use of the ramp. Mr. Perron reviewed some options that they
would be willing to do to ensure continued access.
Commissioner Reinke asked what the loud noise was the morning of the first load. Mr. Perron
stated that they believe that the noise was the barge coming together in two pieces, not the sound
of the barge hitting the ramp. Commissioner Reinke asked why Mr. Perron did not disclose the
crack at the first meeting if they were aware of it. Mr. Perron stated that they did not feel that they
would impact the crack and that the County was already aware of the crack. Commissioner Reinke
reviewed the incidents that have happened in the last few weeks. Mr. Perron stated that their use
had no impact on those incidents. There was discussion regarding the drop off at the end of the
ramp and the change in elevation of the ramp. Mr. Perron stated that they disagree with Mr. Beer’s
statement that the crack was not there prior to their use.
Bob Beer, Facilities Director discussed the report from Civil Science and the graph showing the
elevation change. Mr. Beer reviewed pictures of the barge that were taken on the initial launch
showing it bottoming out. Mr. Beer stated that the ramp was not broken before the launch and
now it is broken. Mr. Beer stated that there is a serious problem at the ramp. Mr. Beer stated that
he did not believe the rounded edges of the crack and the sediment were compelling evidence that
the crack had been present for any length of time. Further damage will make it impossible for the
public to use the ramp.
Mr. Perron disagreed that the barge bottomed out and reviewed the slide showing the barge and
noted that the survey points did not change from before to after their use. Mr. Perron requested
that the Board speak directly to Civil Science rather than accepting hearsay. Mr. Perron stated that
the best case scenario for the Board is that CSC damage the ramp as they have insurance for
replacement. However, they will not cause further damage by continued use.
Commissioner Matthews noted that on March 8, 2026 he took a picture of the ramp and according
to the USGS measurements it was the same flow on July 27, 2026. On July 27, 2026 he could see
the crack. On March 8, 2026 he could not see a crack so in his opinion the crack did not exist. The
Board spent four months with the Perrons and were told by the Perrons that the ramp would hold
up a locomotive. Commissioner Matthews questioned that if the Perrons knew the crack was there,
why did they not disclose that at the beginning. The County was unaware of a crack ever existing
and now there has been a significant change in the ramp since March.
Commissioner Hawkins noted that she had difficulty giving approval in the beginning as it is the
public’s ramp. The Board went into the agreement with good faith and with the Perron’s not
disclosing their awareness of a crack. According to section 9 of the agreement, the Board has the
right to terminate the agreement.
Commissioner Hawkins made a MOTION to terminate the agreement effective immediately.
Commissioner Matthews SECONDED. Motion passed unanimously.
There being no further business, the Board recessed until 8:00 a.m., August 6, 2026, at the
Commissioners Chambers, second floor of the Twin Falls County West Facility, 630 Addison Ave
West, Ste. 2300, Twin Falls, Idaho, for the transaction of further business of the Board.
Twin Falls, Idaho
REGULAR AUGUST MEETING
August 6, 2026, 8:00 a.m.
Chairman Reinke called the Board of County Commissioners to order at 8:00 a.m. in
regular session, pursuant to the recess of August 5, 2026.
PRESENT:
Commissioner Rocky Matthews, Commissioner Brent Reinke,
and Commissioner Suzanne Hawkins.
ABSENT:
None.
STAFF:
Deputy Clerk Amy Allred and Shannon Carter.
The following proceedings were held to wit:
In the Matter of MEETINGS
Commissioners attended a staff meeting.
Commissioners met with Elaine Molignoni, Human Resources Director, for a department update.
Commissioners attended a Kiwanis meeting.
Commissioners met with Bob Beer, Facilities Director, for a department update.
Commissioner Hawkins met with Kelli Schroeder, Filer School District, to discuss the Youth
Council.
In the Matter of COMMISSIONER PROCEEDINGS
Commissioner Matthews made a MOTION to go into executive session at 8:37 a.m. pursuant to
Idaho Code §74-206 (B) records exempt from disclosure – evaluation, dismissal or discipline of
staff. Commissioner Hawkins SECONDED. Motion passed after roll call vote. (Hawkins yes,
Matthews yes, Reinke yes)
Commissioners returned to regular session at 8:56 a.m.
In the Matter of AMBULANCE DISTRICT
Commissioners met as the Ambulance District Board to consider the tentative budget for FY2027.
Commissioner Hawkins made a MOTION to leave session as the Board of County Commissioners
and convene as the Ambulance District Board at 9:00 a.m. Commissioner Matthews SECONDED.
Motion passed unanimously.
Shannon Carter, Ambulance District Clerk, reviewed the tentative budget for FY2027 with the
Board. Ms. Carter requested that the Board accept the tentative budget for FY2027. There was
discussion on Foregone funds and the Board recommended adding the maximum allowable
forgone to the proposed budget.
Commissioner Matthews made a MOTION to approve the tentative budget for FY2027 with the
addition of the maximum allowance of Forgone funds. Commissioner Hawkins SECONDED.
Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Hawkins made a MOTION to leave session as the Ambulance District Board and
return to session as the Board of County Commissioners. Commissioner Matthews SECONDED.
Motion passed unanimously.
In the Matter of CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioners considered the Consent Agenda; items may include status sheets, employee
requisitions, alcohol licenses, tax cancellations, Sheriff’s Office Security Agreements, and
Commissioner minutes.
Commissioner Hawkins made a MOTION to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Commissioner Matthews SECONDED. Discussion Commissioner Hawkins reviewed the items
in the Consent Agenda to include a status sheet for the Sheriff’s office; employee requisitions for
the Fair Grounds, the Sheriff’s Office, and Safehouse. Motion passed unanimously.
In the Matter of COMMISSIONER PROCEEDINGS
Commissioner Matthews made a MOTION to go into executive session at 10:11 a.m. pursuant to
Idaho Code §74-206 (B) records exempt from disclosure – evaluation, dismissal or discipline of
staff. Commissioner Hawkins SECONDED. Motion passed after roll call vote. (Hawkins yes,
Matthews yes, Reinke yes)
Commissioners returned to regular session at 11:05 a.m.
There being no further business, the Board recessed until 8:00 a.m., August 7, 2026, at the
Commissioners Chambers, second floor of the Twin Falls County West Facility, 630 Addison Ave
West, Ste. 2300, Twin Falls, Idaho, for the transaction of further business of the Board.
Twin Falls, Idaho
REGULAR AUGUST MEETING
August 7, 2026, 8:00 a.m.
Chairman Reinke called the Board of County Commissioners to order at 8:00 a.m. in
regular session, pursuant to the recess of August 6, 2026.
PRESENT:
Commissioner Rocky Matthews, Commissioner Brent Reinke,
and Commissioner Suzanne Hawkins.
ABSENT:
None.
STAFF:
Deputy Clerk Amy Allred.
The following proceedings were held to wit:
In the Matter of MEETINGS
Commissioner Reinke attended a West End Men's Association meeting.
Commissioner Hawkins attended a Board of Community Guardians meeting.
Commissioner Hawkins met with Kristina Glascock, Clerk and Stephenson’s for a program
update.
There being no further business, the Board recessed until 8:00 a.m., August 10, 2026, at the
Commissioners Chambers, second floor of the Twin Falls County West Facility, 630 Addison Ave
West, Ste. 2300, Twin Falls, Idaho, for the transaction of further business of the Board.
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