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Twin Falls, Idaho
REGULAR AUGUST MEETING
August 17, 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 14, 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
Commissioners attended a staff meeting.
Commissioners met with Legal for a department update.
Commissioners met with Jaci Urie, TARC Director, for a department update.
Commissioner Reinke attended a Castleford Men’s Club meeting.
Commissioner Hawkins attended a Twin Falls Urban Renewal meeting.
Commissioners attended a South Central Community Action Partnership Jerome Open House
event.
Commissioner Matthews attended a Pest Abatement District Board meeting.
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 Matthews made a MOTION to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Commissioner Hawkins SECONDED. Discussion Commissioner Matthews reviewed the items
in the Consent Agenda to include alcohol catering permits for Umichael’s Pub & Grill on
September 5, 2026 at 4475 Clear Lakes Road, Buhl and Wilson’s Club/Fire Pie Pizza on August
29, 2026 at Owsleys Waterfront Park in Hagerman. Motion passed unanimously.
In the Matter of CONTRACTS
Commissioners considered a Memorandum of Understanding with the Twin Falls Police
Department.
Val Stotts, Safe House Director, reviewed the Memorandum of Understanding with the Board.
Ms. Stotts noted that Legal has reviewed the agreement and the recommended changes have been
made. The Twin Falls Police Department Chief has signed the agreement.
Commissioner Hawkins made a MOTION to approve the Memorandum of Understanding and
authorize the Chairman to sign the documents on behalf of the Board. Commissioner Matthews
SECONDED. Discussion Commissioner Hawkins noted that the Memorandum of Understanding
is necessary as part of the FY2027 Basic Center Program Grant Application. Motion passed
unanimously.
In the Matter of GRANTS
Commissioners considered the FY2027 Basic Center Program Grant Application.
Nathaniel Anderson, R&D Supervisor, reviewed the grant application with the Board. Mr.
Anderson noted that the grant is a 3-year grant with FY2027 being the first year of the grant in the
amount of $350,000.00 per year. The grant has been awarded to the Safe House for the last 15
years. Val Stotts, Safe House Director noted that there were some changes to the grant
requirements which have been met.
Commissioner Hawkins made a MOTION to approve the FY2027 Basic Center Program Grant
Application and authorize Mr. Anderson to electronically submit the documents on behalf of the
Board. Commissioner Matthews SECONDED. Motion passed unanimously.
In the Matter of BUDGETS
Commissioners considered the July Accounts Payables.
Kristina Glascock, Clerk, reviewed the July Accounts Payables in the amount of $5,041,313.54
with the Board.
Commissioner Matthews made a MOTION to approve the July Accounts Payables in the amount
of $5,041,313.54. Commissioner Hawkins SECONDED. Motion passed unanimously.
In the Matter of COUNTY PROPERTY
Commissioners considered a Purchase and Sale Agreement for 708 Shoshone St.
Cherie Volmer and Doug Volmer reviewed the Purchase and Sale Agreement with the Board. Ms.
Volmer noted that the property purchaser has done her due diligence and is aware of the property
limitations, which is being sold as is.
Commissioner Matthews made a MOTION to approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement for 708
Shoshone St. and authorize the Chairman to sign the documents on behalf of the Board.
Commissioner Hawkins SECONDED. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioners discussed county property located at 700 Addison Ave. West, Twin Falls.
Doug Volmer reviewed the property and noted that he is working on locating the well that
historically was located on the property. It is cost prohibitive to provide city water and sewer to
the property. There was discussion on the well and the next step in the process needed to list and
sell the property.
There being no further business, the Board recessed until 8:00 a.m., August 18, 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 18, 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 17, 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.
Commissioner Reinke attended a Joining Forces Magic Valley meeting.
Commissioner Hawkins attended a Twin Falls Chamber of Commerce Board meeting.
Commissioner Reinke attended a Twin Falls County Office of Emergency Management Service
Providers meeting.
Commissioner Matthews attended a Fair Foundation Board meeting.
In the Matter of INDIGENT
Commissioners considered County Assistance applications.
Commissioner Matthews made a MOTION to approve case number 100668 for a release of lien
on 230 Jefferson St. Twin Falls, ID with a new consent to lien and sign a new payback agreement.
Commissioner Hawkins SECONDED. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Hawkins made a MOTION to approve case number 104898 for cremation in the
amount of $950.00 to Idaho Legacy LLC. Commissioner Matthews SECONDED. Motion passed
unanimously.
Commissioner Matthews made a MOTION to approve case number 104899 for rental assistance
in the amount of $1,209.00 to Maria Hernandez with repayment in the amount of $80.00 per month
starting October 1, 2026 and 50% of any future tax refunds until paid in full. Commissioner
Hawkins SECONDED. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Hawkins made a MOTION to approve case number 104900 for rental assistance in
the amount of $750.00 to Real Property Management with repayment in the amount of $25.00 per
month starting October 1, 2026 and 50% of any future tax refunds until paid in full. Commissioner
Matthews SECONDED. Motion failed unanimously.
Commissioner Matthews made a MOTION to approve case number 104901 for utility assistance
in the amount of $333.67 to the City of Twin Falls with repayment in the amount of $20.00 per
month starting October 1, 2026 until paid in full. Commissioner Hawkins 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 Matthews made a MOTION to approve the Consent Agenda. Commissioner
Hawkins SECONDED. Discussion Commissioner Matthews reviewed the items in the Consent
Agenda to include an alcohol license #2027-194 for the King of Hearts LLC. Motion passed
unanimously.
In the Matter of CONTRACTS
Commissioners considered the Orkin contracts.
Cory Tverdy, Maintenance Director, reviewed the Orkin contracts with the Board.
Commissioner Hawkins made a MOTION to approve the Orkin contracts and authorize the Chairman
to sign the documents on behalf of the Board. Commissioner Matthews SECONDED. Motion passed
unanimously.
In the Matter of RESOLUTIONS
Commissioners considered proposed Fee Increase Resolution #2026-038.
Commissioner Matthews reviewed the proposed Fee Increase Resolution #2026-038 with the
Board.
Commissioner Matthews made a MOTION to approve the proposed Fee Increase Resolution
#2026-038. Commissioner Hawkins SECONDED. Motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-038
A Resolution Increasing Fees for Services Provided by
the Twin Falls County Misdemeanor Probation Department
WHEREAS, pursuant to Idaho Code § 31-870, a Board of County Commissioners may
impose and collect fees for those services provided by the County which would otherwise be
funded by ad valorem tax revenues, and the fees collected pursuant thereto shall be reasonably
related to, but shall not exceed the actual cost of the service being rendered; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Idaho Code § 63-1311A, the Board of County Commissioners
have the authority to increase fees charged for services without public hearing so long as the fee
increase is not in excess of five percent (5%).
WHEREAS, the proposed fee increase(s) are required to offset the costs associated with
providing the service(s) as the service provider is raising its rates by three percent (3%); and
WHEREAS, the proposed increases in fees are reasonably related to, and do not exceed,
the actual cost of the services being provided; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Twin Falls County Board of Commissioners,
that the following fee schedules are hereby adopted, and that all portions of previous ordinances
and resolutions that conflict with the current resolution are repealed.
MAGISTRATE PROBATION Drug Test Fees
MAGISTRATE PROBATION Drug Test Fees
Test Description
Price
Alcohol Panel
$1.00
Oral Fluid by GC/FID
$59.74
ETHANOL
$29.87
Meth/Amphetamine by LC/MS/MS
$25.16
Meth/Amphetamine Oral fluid by LC/MS/MS
$60
URINE: D vs L Methamphetamine (%)
$39.36
ECSTASY
$1.00
ECSTASY
$29.87
ORAL FLUID: METH/AMPHETAMINES(50
NG/ML)
$29.87
URINE: Barbiturates (300ng/ml)
$1.00
Barbiturates by LC/MS/MS
$25.16
Barbiturates Oral Fluid by LC/MS/MS
$59.74
ORAL FLUID: Barbiturates (50 ng/ml)
$29.87
URINE: Benzodiazepines (300 ng/ml)
$1.00
Benzodiazepines Oral Fluid by LC/MS/MS
$59.74
Benzodiazepines by LC/MS/MS
$25.16
ORAL FLUID: Benzodiazepine (20ng/ml)
$29.87
Cocaine by LC/MS/MS
$25.16
Cocaine Oral Fluid by LC/MS/MS
$59.74
ORAL FLUID: Cocaine (20ng/ml)
$29.87
Methadone by LC/MS/MS
$25.16
Methadone Oral Fluid by LC/MS/MS
$59.74
URINE: Methadone
$1.00
ORAL FLUID: Methadone (50ng.ml)
$29.87
Opiates by LC/MS/MS
$25.16
Opiates Oral fluid by LC/MS/MS
$59.74
ORAL FLUID: Opiates (40ng/ml)
$29.87
ORAL FLUID: Oxycodone (40ng/ml)
$29.87
PCP by LC/MS/MS
$25.16
PCP Oral Fluid by LC/MS/MS
$59.74
URINE: PCP (25ng/ml)
$1.00
ORAL FLUID: PCP (10ng/ml)
$29.87
URINE: Propoxyphene (300ng/ml)
$1.00
Propoxyphene by LC/M/MS
$25.16
Propoxyphene Oral Fluid by LC/M/MS
$59.74
ORAL FLUID: Propoxyphene (40ng/ml)
$29.87
THC by LC/MS/MS
$25.16
THC Oral Fluid by LC/MS/MS
$59.74
ORAL FLUID: Cannabinoids/THC (4ng/ml)
$29.87
URINE: LSD (0.5ng/ml)
$29.87
ETG/ETS by LC/MS/MS
$33.50
Spice by LC/MS/MS (Reporting Limit)
$15.45
URINE: DEXTROMETHORPHAN
$22.40
Buprenorphine Oral Fluid by LC/MS/MS
$59.74
KRATOM/Mitragynine
$56.01
KRATOM/Mitragynine by LC/MS/MS
$59.74
ORAL FLUID: BUPERNORPHINE (5ng/ml)
$37.34
URINE: Uric Acid (1mg/dL)
$1.00
Urine: Nicotine metabolite (500ug/ml)
$17.92
URINE: Oxycodone (300 ng/ml)
$1.00
Buprenorphine/Suboxone by LC/MS/MS
$36.21
URINE: Fentanyl (2ng/ml)
$5.15
Fentanyl by LC/MS/MS
$51.53
Fentanyl Oral Fluid by LC/MS/MS
$44.81
Tramadol by LC/MS/MS
$36.21
Oxycodone by LC/MS/MS
$25.16
Soma/Carisoprodol by LC/MS/MS
$36.21
6-Acetylmorphine by MS
$25.16
URINe: 6-AM Heroin metabolite (10ng/mL)
$1.00
Alcohol by GC/FID
$25.16
Ecstasy(MDMA) by LC/MS/MS
$25.16
THC REF LAB LC/MS/MS
$25.16
Dextromethorphan by LC/MS/MS
$47.79
URINE: 4 DRUG SCREEN
$12.97
URINE: 5 DRUG SCREEN
$23.27
FENTANYL SCREEN ONLY
$5.15
6-AM REF LAB LC/MS/MS W/PH
$25.16
AMPH/METH REF LAB LC/MS/MS W/PH
$25.16
BARBITUATES REF LAB GC/MS W/PH
$25.16
BENZODIAZEPINES REF LAB LC/MS/MS W/PH
$25.16
COCAINE REF LAB LC/MS/MS W/PH
$25.16
METHADONE REF LAB LC/MS/MS W/PH
$25.16
OPIATES REF LAB LC/MS/MS W/PH
$25.16
PCP 19.1 REF LAB LC/MS/MS
$25.16
THC REF LAB LC/MS/MS W/PH
$25.16
ECSTASY REF LAB LC/MS/MS W/PH
$25.16
ETG REF LAB LC/MS/MS W/PH
$33.50
OXYCODONE REF LAB LC/MS/MS W/PH
$25.16
SPICE PANEL
$20.60
The foregoing fees shall be adjusted as indicated by the Twin Falls County Department of
Magistrate Probation.
Dated this 18th day of August, 2026.
TWIN FALLS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
/s/ Brent Reinke
ATTEST:
Brent Reinke, Chairman
/s/ Rocky Matthews
/s/ Kristina Glascock
Rocky Matthews, Commissioner
Kristina Glascock, Clerk
/s/ Suzanne Hawkins
Suzanne Hawkins, Commissioner
In the Matter of COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS
Commissioner Hawkins made a MOTION to amend the August 19, 2026, agenda to add a meeting
with Val Stotts and Nathaniel Anderson to discuss a time-sensitive matter. Commissioner
Matthews SECONDED. Motion passed unanimously.
There being no further business, the Board recessed until 8:00 a.m., August 19, 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 19, 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 18, 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 Matthews attended a Planning and Zoning staff meeting.
Commissioners met with Val Stotts, Safehouse Director, and Nathaniel Anderson, R&D
Supervisor for a department update.
Commissioner Reinke attended a Board of Health meeting.
Commissioner Hawkins attended an Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Rural Health
Transformation Program meeting.
Commissioner Matthews attended an Idaho Association of Counties Rural Health meeting.
Commissioner Hawkins attended a Twin Falls County Health Initiatives Trust Board meeting.
There being no further business, the Board recessed until 8:00 a.m., August 20, 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 20, 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 19, 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
Commissioners attended Filer Ag Day.
Commissioners met with Elaine Molignoni, Human Resources Director, for a department update.
Commissioner Reinke attended a Kiwanis meeting.
Commissioner Hawkins attended a South Central Community Action Partnership Board meeting.
Commissioners met with Bob Beer, Facilities Director, for a department update.
Commissioner Reinke attended a Southern Idaho Regional Communications Board meeting.
Commissioners attended a Business Plus meeting.
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 status sheets for the Clerk’s Office and an alcohol catering permit
for Anita’s Buck-n-Bar at the Apple Barn, 1152 S Stevens St., Filer, on September 19, 2026.
Motion passed unanimously.
In the Matter of CONTRACTS
Commissioners considered a Facility Rental Contract with the Herrett Center.
Kristina Glascock, Clerk and Sabrina Harrison, Elections Director, reviewed the rental contract
with the Board.
Commissioner Matthews made a MOTION to approve the Facility Rental Contract with the Herrett
Center as presented and authorize the Chairman to sign the documents on behalf of the Board.
Commissioner Hawkins SECONDED. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioners considered a Provider Agreement with the Fifth Judicial District Courts.
Jaci Urie, TARC Director reviewed the Provider Agreement with the Board. Ms. Urie noted that the
agreement is for drug screening clients in the Fifth Judicial District Courts’ programs.
Commissioner Hawkins made a MOTION to approve the Provider Agreement with the Fifth Judicial
District Courts as presented. Commissioner Matthews SECONDED. Motion passed unanimously.
In the Matter of PLANNING AND ZONING
Commissioners considered a request to release lots in the North Sixty Subdivision.
Laura Wilson, P&Z Planner, reviewed the request to release lots in the North Sixty Subdivision
with the Board. Ms. Wilson noted that all requirements had been met however, there are some
concerns with the property pins that are being addressed.
Commissioner Matthews made a MOTION to approve the request to release lots in the North Sixty
Subdivision as requested. Commissioner Hawkins SECONDED. Motion passed unanimously.
There being no further business, the Board recessed until 8:00 a.m., August 21, 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 21, 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 20, 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 met with Seth Grigg, Idaho Association of Counties.
There being no further business, the Board recessed until 8:00 a.m., August 24, 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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