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MINIDOKA COUNTY COMMISSIONER MEETING MINUTES October 6, 2025 The meeting was opened with the recital of the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer at 9:27 AM. Present for this meeting were: Commissioner Orton, Commissioner Koyle, Commissioner Schaeffer, Prosecutor Stevenson, Clerk Page, Deputy Clerk Yates, and Deputy Clerk Ramsey. Commissioner Schaeffer moved to approve claims and payroll as presented, with a second voiced by Commissioner Koyle. Motion carried. Building & Grounds Official Thomson gave his weekly report. He also reported that the letters will be up on the courthouse this week. Procurement Official Faux gave his weekly report. IT department gave their weekly report on projects. New computer purchases were discussed for a total of $963.61 each, 38 computers need to be replaced, an additional $199.99 per monitor if needed. Commissioner Koyle moved to approve the minutes from September 29, 2025, with a second voiced by Commissioner Schaeffer. Motion carried. Commissioner Schaeffer moved to not nominate anyone new at this time to the ICRMP board and to stay with the current representative Don Hall, Twin Falls County Commissioner, with a second voiced by Commissioner Koyle. Motion carried. Commissioner Schaeffer moved to approve 5 certificates of residency, with a second voiced by Commission Koyle. Motion carried. Veteran Service Officer Driscoll presented his monthly report for Commissioner review. A proposed ordinance regarding Family Burial Grounds on Private Property was discussed. Prosecutor Stevenson will prepare a final draft. Prosecutor Stevenson reviewed the Minidoka Memorial Hospital bylaws with the Board. Public Defender contract was discussed. Commissioner Schaeffer moved to allow the Board Chairman to review and approve a letter regarding the public defender lease contract. The fiscal year 2026 budget amount of $31,500.00 is the parameter that we want to stay within, with a second voiced by Commissioner Koyle. Motion carried. Planning and Zoning Official Nay addressed the Board regarding the zoning policy agreement with the Board. Planning and Zoning Official Nay will send a reminder to the City Clerks, that their proposed area of impact is needed. Planning and Zoning Official Nay addressed the Board regarding Jerome Fagaldefeg, with the City of Heyburn reached out to him for assistance with mechanical inspections for the City of Heyburn. Commissioner Orton moved that Minidoka County will pass on the request for assistance with mechanical inspections for the City of Heyburn, they can use the State of Idaho, with a second voiced by Commissioner Schaeffer. Motion carried. Sheriff Pinther and Undersheriff Kindig requested time with the Board to discuss the Off Highway Vehicle course at the fairgrounds. This course was funded with Idaho Parks and Recreation funds and is a multi- agency course. Board appointments for Minidoka Memorial Hospital were discussed and tabled until October 20, 2025. 11:47 AM, Commissioner Schaeffer moved to enter into an executive session pursuant to I.C. 74- 206(1)(b), with a second voiced by Commissioner Koyle. Roll call vote was taken: Commissioner Schaeffer voted aye; Commissioner Koyle voted aye; and Commissioner Orton voted aye. Motion carried. Tenure of the session was personnel. Exited out of executive session at 12:09 PM. The Declaration of Independence’s 250-year celebration was discussed. Deputy Clerk Yates will get with the Secretary of States office for possible grants, along with contacting the employees for ideas. Clerk Page reported on: Employee recognition Halloween party should only cost around $200; Impact fees; Fair and rodeo boards funding; step and grades; and remodel on the Duane Smith annex building. Commissioner Koyle reported on the joint power’s animal control meeting. Commissioner Orton reported on: Magistrate commission; IAC district 4 meeting in Twin Falls; Hospital board meeting; and the ceiling height in the new building. 1:04 PM, Commissioner Koyle moved to enter into executive session pursuant to I.C. 74-206(1)(b), with a second voiced by Commissioner Schaeffer. Roll call vote was taken: Commissioner Schaeffer voted aye; Commissioner Koyle voted aye; and Commissioner Orton voted aye. Motion carried. Tenure of the session was personnel. Exited out of executive session at 1:40 PM. Correspondence: e Public Hearing — City of Heyburn e Ordinance No. 2025-717 — City of Heyburn e Corrected Ordinance No. 2025-716 — City of Heyburn e Soil & Water Conservation newsletter Adjourned the meeting at 1:40 PM. Creator of this day’s minutes: Deputy Clerk Ramsey. _ Co fr Jared Orton, Chairman County Clerk Page
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