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MINIDOKA COUNTY COMMISSIONER MEETING MINUTES October 5, 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. Claims & Payroll Commissioner Schaeffer moved to approve claims and payroll as presented for fiscal years 26 & 27, with a second voiced by Commissioner Koyle. Motion carried. Minutes Commissioner Koyle moved to approve the minutes from September 28, 2026, with a second voiced by Commissioner Schaeffer. Motion carried. Idaho Association of Counties meetings and schools were discussed. No action was taken. Memorandum of Understanding Commissioner Schaeffer moved to sign the memorandum of understanding between Bannock County and the juvenile detention center, with a second voiced by Commissioner Koyle. Motion carried. Weekly updates Procurement Official Faux updated the Board on his ongoing projects. IT Director Stevens updated the Board on his department’s projects. Public Hearing — Fee Increase Present for the public hearing: Commissioners Orton, Koyle and Schaeffer, County Clerk Page, Prosecutor Stevenson, GIS Official Stephens, Assessor West, Deputy Assessor Bair, Juvenile Detention Director Bodily, and Deputy Clerk Ramsey. 10:24 AM, Commissioner Orton opened the public hearing pursuant to |.C. 63-1311A regarding fees exceeding a 5% increase for the mapping and data extraction. Geographical Information Systems Official Stephens explained what will be included for the fee. Commissioner Orton opened the public hearing for comments. With no public in attendance there were no comments. Commissioner Orton called for a motion on the resolution presented. Commissioner Koyle moved to adopt resolution #2026-10-05 establishing fees for mapping products and data extracts, with a second voiced by Commissioner Schaeffer. Motion carried. Exited the public hearing at 10:27 AM. Executive Session 10:30 AM, Commissioner Schaeffer moved to enter into executive session pursuant to |.C. 74- 206(1)(b), with a second voiced by Commissioner Koyle. Roll call vote: Commissioner Schaeffer aye, Commissioner Koyle aye, Commissioner Orton aye. Motion carried. Tenure of the session was to discuss personnel. Exited executive session at 10:48 AM. Commissioner Schaeffer moved to release Melody Evans from the Board of Community Guardians, with a second voiced by Commissioner Koyle. Motion carried. Owner, Architect and Contractor meeting Additional present for the Owner, Architect and Contractor meeting were Jason Mills with Koyles Classic Construction, Matt Frankle with Myers Anderson, and Minidoka IT Director Stevens. Matt Frankle, with Myers Anderson, presented change order #2. Commissioner Schaeffer moved to approve change order #2, in the amount of $52,600.08, with a second voiced by Commissioner Koyle. Motion carried. Building & Zoning Official Nay addressed issues that need to be addressed on the building. Technology network updates were reviewed and it was agreed that the wiring will be installed, and that the County will purchase and install the equipment. Special Assessments for the 2026 Tax Roll Commissioner Koyle moved to approve the special assessments for the 2026 tax roll, with a second voiced by Commissioner Schaeffer. Motion carried. Treasurer Dayley presented the Statement of Treasurer Cash and the Investment Report for Board review. Certificate of Residency Commissioner Koyle moved to approve one certificate of residency for junior college, with a second voiced by Commissioner Schaeffer. Motion carried. Culligan Water Contract Commissioner Schaeffer moved to approve the Culligan water contract for the misdemeanor probation department, with a second voiced by Commissioner Koyle. Motion carried. Postage Machine Lease Commissioner Schaeffer moved to sign a new Quadient lease for the postage machine, with a second voiced by Commissioner Koyle. Motion carried. Commissioner & Clerk Weekly Reports Clerk Page reported on: Election propaganda mailed out; registration and absentee ballot in the mail; cyber security training; and there is an opening for a law clerk. Commissioner Schaeffer reported on: Southern Idaho Solid Waste meeting; and the ground water meeting. Commissioner Orton reported that he will be in Boise this week for a legislative meeting. Executive Session 12:46 PM, Commissioner Schaeffer moved to enter into executive session pursuant to I.C. 74- 206(1)(b), with a second voiced by Commissioner Koyle. Roll call vote: Commissioner Schaeffer aye, Commissioner Koyle aye, Commissioner Orton aye. Motion carried. Exited executive session at 12:57 PM. Tenure of the session was to discuss personnel. Correspondence: e IAC Schools flyer Adjourned the meeting at 1:05 PM. Creator of this day’s minutes: Deputy Clerk Ramsey.
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