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MINIDOKA COUNTY COMMISSIONER MEETING MINUTES November 2, 2026 The meeting was opened at 9:30 AM with the recital of the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer. Present at this meeting were: Commissioner Orton, Commissioner Koyle, Commissioner Schaeffer, Prosecutor Stevenson, Clerk Page, and Deputy Clerk Ramsey. Juvenile Detention new hires Juvenile Detention Director Bodily presented two candidates for hire as full-time detention officers. Commissioner Schaeffer moved to approve the two full-time hires at the detention center, with a second voiced by Commissioner Koyle. Motion carried. Claims and Payroll Commissioner Schaeffer moved to approve claims and payroll as presented, with a second voiced by Commissioner Koyle. Motion carried. Weekly updates Building/grounds and procurement officials were excused due to delivering election equipment to polling locations. IT Director Stevens reported that he will order 10 laptops, consisting of 5 high-end units and 5 standard units to be distributed as needed. Minutes Commissioner Koyle moved to approve the minutes of October 26, 2026, with a second voiced by Commissioner Schaeffer. Motion carried. New building furnishings Discussion was held regarding furnishings needed for the new building and the purchasing process. Resolution Commissioner Koyle moved to approve resolution #2026-11-2 for fiscal year 2026 general reserve appropriations of the Board of County Commissioners, with a second voiced by Commissioner Schaeffer. Motion carried. Certificates of Residency Commissioner Koyle moved to approve 12 junior college certificates of residency, with a second voiced by Commissioner Schaeffer. Motion carried. Weekly Reports Prosecutor Stevenson reported on upcoming trials. Clerk Page shared a quote for a new roof for the judicial building. Commissioner Schaeffer reported on the jail meeting he attended. Commissioner Koyle attended the District IV meeting. Commissioner Orton attended the Magistrate Judge interviews. Misdemeanor Probation Facebook Probation Director Tate addressed the Board regarding the creation of a Facebook page for the Misdemeanor Probation office. It was determined that the office will utilize Minidoka County’s existing Facebook page. Statement of Treasurer’s Cash & Investment Report Treasurer Dayley presented the Statement of Treasurer Cash and Investment Report for review. Owner, Architect and Contractor meeting Additional attendees included Jason Mills, Brent Koyle and Devin Carpenter with Koyles Classic Construction, Matt Frankle with Myers Anderson, Minidoka County IT Director Stevens, and Minidoka County Planning and Zoning Director Nay. Brent Koyle assured the Board that ice and water shield would be applied to protect the sheetrock. Commissioner Schaeffer moved to accept the network IT change order in the amount of $61,236, with a second voiced by Commissioner Koyle. Motion carried. Commissioner Koyle moved to approve the change order to upgrade to closed-cell insulation in the amount of $22,415 which includes a reduction from Myers Anderson in the amount of $1,793, with a second voiced by Commissioner Schaeffer. Motion carried. Commissioner Orton reported that a company is available to perform a 3d photo rendering at the new building. Friday was recommended as a good day for this to take place. 12:09 PM, Board exited the meeting location to tour the new building. 12:40 PM, meeting reconvened for a discussion regarding job descriptions and work orders. 1:32 PM, meeting recessed to travel to the Cassia County Commission Chambers to meet with Lieutenant Governor Bedke, Senator Anthon, and Representatives Pickett and Handy. Adjourned the meeting at 4:45 PM. Creator of this day’s minutes: Deputy Clerk Ramsey. Cuil VA Jared Orton, Chairman CY, —€ounty Clerk Page
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