Twin Falls County | minutes | meeting 2026-08-03 | August 3 – 7 source: https://twinfallscounty.org/wp-content/uploads/August-3-7.pdf 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.