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Twin Falls, Idaho
REGULAR SEPTEMBER MEETING
September 14, 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 September 11, 2026.

PRESENT:
Commissioner Rocky Matthews and Commissioner Brent Reinke.

ABSENT:
Commissioner Suzanne Hawkins.

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 attended an Elected Officials meeting.

In the Matter of COMMISSIONER PROCEEDINGS
Commissioner Matthews made a MOTION to go into executive session at 9:45 a.m. pursuant to
Idaho Code §74-206 (B) records exempt from disclosure – evaluation, dismissal or discipline of
staff. Commissioner Reinke SECONDED. Motion passed after roll call vote. (Matthews yes,
Reinke yes) (Hawkins absent)

Commissioners returned to regular session at 10:05 a.m.

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 Reinke SECONDED. Commissioner Matthews reviewed the items in the Consent
Agenda to include status sheets for the Sheriff’s Office, Juvenile Detention, Auditor-Clerk, and
the FY2027 employee pay rate increases for the Assessor’s Office. Motion passed unanimously.
(Hawkins absent)

In the Matter of CONTRACTS
Commissioners considered a Professional Services Agreement with GradeTek, PLLC.

Laura Wilson, Planner I, reviewed the Professional Services Agreement with GradeTek, PLLC
with the Board.

Commissioner Matthews made a MOTION to approve the Professional Services Agreement with
GradeTek, PLLC. Commissioner Reinke SECONDED. Motion passed unanimously. (Hawkins
absent)

There being no further business, the Board recessed until 8:00 a.m., September 15, 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 SEPTEMBER MEETING
September 15, 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 September 14, 2026.

PRESENT:
Commissioner Rocky Matthews and Commissioner Brent Reinke.

ABSENT:
Commissioner Suzanne Hawkins.

STAFF:
Deputy Clerk Amy Allred and.

The following proceedings were held to wit:

In the Matter of MEETINGS
Commissioner Reinke attended a Joining Forces Magic Valley meeting.
Commissioner Reinke met with Cory Tverdy, Maintenance Director, for a department update.
Commissioner Reinke attended a Twin Falls County Office of Emergency Management Service
Providers meeting.
Commissioner Matthews attended a Fair Board meeting.
Commissioner Reinke met with County West Security for a department update.
Commissioners met with Jackie Frey, Office of Emergency Management, for a department
update.
Commissioner Matthews attended a Fair Foundation meeting.

In the Matter of INDIGENT
Commissioners considered County Assistance applications.

Commissioner Matthews made a MOTION to approve case number 104904 for cremation in the
amount of $950.00 to Rosenau Funeral Home with social security survivor’ benefits to be paid to
the County with a $20 monthly payment until paid in full to start October 1, 2026. Commissioner
Reinke SECONDED. Motion passed unanimously. (Hawkins absent)

Commissioner Matthews made a MOTION to approve case number 104905 for cremation in the
amount of $950.00 to Rosenau Funeral Home. Commissioner Reinke SECONDED. Motion passed
unanimously. (Hawkins absent)
In the Matter of COMMISSIONER PROCEEDINGS

Commissioner Matthews made a MOTION to go into executive session at 9:26 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. (Matthews yes,
Reinke yes) (Hawkins absent)

Commissioners returned to regular session at 9:55 a.m.

Commissioner Matthews made a MOTION to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Commissioner Reinke SECONDED. Commissioner Matthews reviewed the items in the Consent
Agenda to include status sheets for the Sheriff ‘s Office and Juvenile Detention; and employee
requisitions for District Court. Motion passed unanimously. (Hawkins absent)

In the Matter of CONTRACTS
Commissioners considered a FY27 Pathology Agreement with Ada County.

Will Carson, Coroner, reviewed the FY27 Pathology Agreement with Ada County with the Board.

Commissioner Matthews made a MOTION to approve the FY27 Pathology Agreement with Ada
County. Commissioner Reinke SECONDED. Motion passed unanimously. (Hawkins absent)

There being no further business, the Board recessed until 8:00 a.m., September 16, 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 SEPTEMBER MEETING
September 16, 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 September 15, 2026.

PRESENT:
Commissioner Rocky Matthews and Commissioner Brent Reinke.

ABSENT:
Commissioner Suzanne Hawkins.

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.

Commissioner Reinke met with Kristina Glascock, Clerk, for a department update.

There being no further business, the Board recessed until 8:00 a.m., September 17, 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 SEPTEMBER MEETING
September 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 September 16, 2026.

PRESENT:
Commissioner Rocky Matthews and Commissioner Brent Reinke.

ABSENT:
Commissioner Suzanne Hawkins.

STAFF:
Deputy Clerk Amy Allred.

The following proceedings were held to wit:

In the Matter of MEETINGS
Commissioner Reinke attended a Magic Valley Schools Superintendents meeting.
Commissioners met with Bob Beer, Facilities Director, for a department update.
Commissioner Matthews attended a Snake River Overlook Jerome ribbon cutting.
Commissioner Reinke attended a Kiwanis meeting.
Commissioner Reinke attended a Southern Idaho Regional Communications Board meeting.
Commissioner Matthews attended a Noxious Weeds Board meeting.

Commissioner Matthews made a MOTION to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Commissioner Reinke SECONDED. Commissioner Matthews reviewed the items in the Consent
Agenda to include status sheets for the Assessor’s Office - DMV and the Sheriff’s Office; alcohol
catering permits for Idaho’s Pebble Ponds at Windsor’s Nursery on 9/19/26 and Twin Falls
Brickhouse at the Twin Falls County Fairgrounds on 10/15/26 and 11/19/26. Motion passed
unanimously. (Hawkins absent)

In the Matter of BUDGETS
Commissioners considered the August accounts payables.

Kristina Glascock, Clerk, reviewed the August accounts payables with the Board. Ms. Glascock
noted the total amount of payables for August was $6,065,180.77.

Commissioner Matthews made a MOTION to approve the August accounts payables in the amount
of $6,065,180.77. Commissioner Reinke SECONDED. Motion passed unanimously. (Hawkins
absent)

In the Matter of CONTRACTS
Consideration of a Healthy Home Environmental Services Proposal.

Bob Beer, Facilities Director, reviewed the Healthy Home Environmental Services Proposal with
the Board. Mr. Beer noted that the Healthy Home Environmental Services proposal was the only
bid received, with an amount of $10,497.00.

Commissioner Matthews made a MOTION to approve the Healthy Home Environmental Services
Proposal in the amount of $10,497.00. Commissioner Reinke SECONDED. Motion passed
unanimously. (Hawkins absent)

There being no further business, the Board recessed until 8:00 a.m., September 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 SEPTEMBER MEETING
September 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 September 17, 2026.

PRESENT:
Commissioner Rocky Matthews and Commissioner Brent Reinke.

ABSENT:
Commissioner Suzanne Hawkins.

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.

There being no further business, the Board recessed until 8:00 a.m., September 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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