Minidoka County | minutes | meeting 2026-11-02 | County Commission Meeting
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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.

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VA Jared Orton, Chairman

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—€ounty Clerk Page