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MINIDOKA COUNTY COMMISSIONER MEETING MINUTES December 08, 2025 The meeting was opened with the recital of the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer at 9:30 AM. Present for this meeting were: Commissioner Orton, Commissioner Koyle, Commissioner Schaeffer, Prosecutor Stevenson, Clerk Page, Deputy Clerk Yates, and Deputy Clerk Ramsey. Public present: Wayne A. Schenk, Paul Ross. Public comment - Wayne Schenk addressed the Board regarding the Minidoka County Foundation update. A commissioner will be appointed to the Board. Building and Grounds Official Thomson reported on the sewer lines in the sheriff's building. Official Thomson will get a quote on what it will take with a fast turnaround time frame and ask the City of Rupert if they will allow us to connect into their city sewer line. Procurement Official Faux reported on the lettering for the Goodman building. The Board was unanimous about no holes in the building, especially the stucco. Commissioner Orton suggested making a post to put the letters and placing it a foot or so off the sidewalk. IT Desktop Administrator Bingham gave his weekly report to the Board. IT Director Stevens was excused. Veteran Service Officer Driscoll presented his monthly report for Commissioner review. Deputy Clerk Lopez addressed the Board. Commissioner Schaeffer moved to accept 4 community college certificates of residency with one denial, EDUI #100742259, lifetime limit has been met, with a second voiced by Commissioner Koyle. Motion carried. Commissioner Schaeffer moved to approve claims as presented, with a second voiced by Commissioner Koyle. Motion carried. Commissioner Koyle moved to approve the minutes from December 1, 2025, with a second voice by Commissioner Schaeffer. Motion carried. Commissioner Koyle moved to approve the retail alcohol beverage license for Las Penitas Market & Taqueria Rupert Inc., doing business as Las Penitas Rupert, with a second voiced by Commissioner Schaeffer. Motion carried. Commissioner Koyle moved to approve signing letters of appreciation for the Gellings animal shelter trust and the planning and zoning board, with a second voiced by Commissioner Schaeffer. Motion carried. Surplus iPhone. Commissioner Schaeffer moved to surplus an iPhone 12 from the building department with a value of $111.00, and a drawing will be held on December 15" at the Commission meeting for employees who put in for it, with a second voiced by Commissioner Koyle. Motion carried. Prosecutor Stevenson presented a resolution to destroy records. Commissioner Koyle moved to approve resolution #2025-12-8 authorizing the destruction of county records for the Prosecutor’s office, with a second voiced by Commissioner Schaeffer. Motion carried. Assessor West addressed the Board. Commissioner Koyle moved to approve the tax cancellations for homeowner exemptions: RPR20050040010, RPRO910005006B, RPRO870001011A, RPP48900110020, RPR1890007009A, RPR18900890120, RP09S23E285420, RPR10S22E022550, with a second voiced by Commissioner Schaeffer. Motion carried. Clerk Page shared a request from the outside auditors for hospital information. Commissioner Orton informed her to get with Tom Legal, CFO, to the hospital for any financial information. Commissioner Schaeffer moved to have Clerk Page draft a letter and send to Mr. Legal, CFO at the hospital detailing what financial information our auditors have requested, with a second voiced by Commissioner Koyle. Motion carried. Prosecutor Stevenson addressed the Board regarding the communication service agreement with the City of Heyburn and the Sheriff's Department. Commissioner Schaeffer moved to table this agreement to next week when Sheriff Pinther can be present for questions, with a second voiced by Commissioner Koyle. Motion carried. Building and Zoning Official Nay addressed the board regarding a new appointment to the planning and zoning board. Official Nay shared two names with the Board. Commissioner Schaeffer moved to appoint Wade Hawkes to fill the vacancy on the planning and zoning board, with a second voiced by Commissioner Koyle. Motion carried. Building and Zoning Official Nay addressed the Board regarding correcting the codification with a reference to a 2001 ordinance for the comprehensive plan. A draft area of impact ordinance was shared with the Board for review and discussion. Commissioner Schaeffer reported on the fairboard meeting. Hospital board correspondence review. 11:43 AM, Commissioner Schaeffer moved to enter into executive session pursuant to I.C. 74-206(1)(f), with a second voiced by Commissioner Koyle. Roll call vote was taken Commissioner Schaeffer voted aye, Commissioner Koyle voted aye, Commissioner Orton voted aye. Motion carried. Exited executive session at 12:05 PM. Tenure of the session was to communicate with legal counsel. Prosecutor Stevenson reported on upcoming and current cases. Commissioner Schaeffer moved to print and mail a letter to designated past Minidoka Memorial Hospital board members, with a second voiced by Commissioner Koyle. Motion carried. Adjourned the meeting at 12:56 PM. Correspondence: e Minidoka County Foundation information e Magic Valley News e Magic Valley Land Trust Flyer e City of Burley Public Hearing notice (2) Adjourned the meeting at 12:56 PM. Creator of this day’s minutes: Deputy Clerk Ramsey. ZL Jared Orton, Chairman — Coun = ty Clerk Page
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