Minidoka County | minutes | meeting 2025-09-22 | County Commission Meeting source: https://www.minidoka.id.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09222025-1073 MINIDOKA COUNTY COMMISSIONER MEETING MINUTES September 22, 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: Treasurer Dayley presented the statement of Treasurer’s cash and investment report for the Commissioner’s review. Treasurer Dayley discussed with the Board adding special taxes to the tax roll. Commissioner Schaeffer moved to approve the special tax assessment for the 2025 tax roll: City of Paul, irrigation/weed $379.00; City of Heyburn irrigation/weed $2,686.20; City of Rupert irrigation/weed $2,744.00; Magic Valley Groundwater $1,355,925.80, with a second voiced by Commissioner Koyle. Motion carried. Assessor West discussed solid waste fees for trailers on private property with the Board. Present for the department head meeting: Assessor West, Prosecutor Stevenson, Weed Supervisor Edwards, Treasurer Dayley, Coroner Bourn, Planning and Zoning Official Nay, IT Director Stevens, GIS Specialist Stephens, Juvenile Probation Director Tate, Juvenile Detention Director Bodily, Procurement Official Faux, and Sheriff Pinther. Building and Grounds Official Thomson was not present. Commissioner Orton addressed the department heads regarding bills that will be presented to the legislature. Department heads gave their monthly reports. Clerk Page reported on: Hired a new employee in Magistrate Court; a new law clerk will start September 28" for Judge Cotten; and elections for cities and local taxing districts, early voting will start October 20". Commissioner Schaeffer reported on the Idaho Association of Counties annual conference. A discussion followed regarding the need of a county ordinance for home burials. Commissioner Koyle reported on: Idaho Association of Counties annual conference; and the Frontier Community Resources meeting. Commissioner Orton reported on: 250" anniversary committee has grants for cities and counties; Hospital board meeting; and South-Central Public Health District meeting. Joe Moss from Globe Life presented his program to the department heads. Sheriff Pinther presented a vehicle lease to the Commissioners: a 2025 Sierra Crew Cab that is already fully equipped. Commissioner Koyle moved to approve the open-end lease for a 2025 Sierra crew cab, with 4 annual payments of $14,461.20, vehicle Identification number GTUUCED1SG162866, with a termination value of $24,500. The lease payments will be made out of the lease payment budget line along with the equipment supplement because it is fully equipped, with a second voiced by Commissioner Schaeffer. Motion carried. 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. Dr. Rick Parker and John Remsberg addressed the Board regarding long-term plans for the museum. It was recommended to run their plans by the fair-board and the Sheriff’s department for the land that they want. Deputy Auditor Moore addressed the Board to certify the 2025 Levy. Commissioner Schaeffer moved to accept the 2025 tax levy certification, with a second voiced by Commissioner Koyle. Motion carried. Commissioner Schaeffer moved to accept claims and payroll as presented, with a second voiced by Commissioner Koyle. Motion carried. Commissioner Koyle moved to approve the minutes from September 8, 2025, with a second voiced by Commissioner Schaeffer. Motion carried. Commissioner Schaeffer moved to accept an alcoholic beverage license for the Oasis Stop and Go #15, with a second voiced by Commissioner Koyle. Motion carried. Commissioner Koyle moved to approve 4 certificates of residency, with a second voiced by Commissioner Schaeffer. Motion carried. Commissioner Koyle moved to approve the budget funding letters to be sent to South Central Community Action, Minidoka Soil and Water, and to hold the letter to the Frontier Community Resources, with a second voiced by Commissioner Schaeffer. Motion carried. Clerk Page and Planning and Zoning Official Nay reviewed the door lock type and locations for the new building. Prosecutor Stevenson presented a rate increase request from Dennis Charney. Commissioner Schaeffer moved to accept the rate increase from $150.00 to $175.00 per hour for Dennis Charney for special prosecutor for Klee Morrison, with a second voiced by Commissioner Koyle. Motion carried. Prosecutor Stevenson discussed the Minidoka Memorial bylaws with the commissioners. Commissioner Koyle moved to reappoint Ray Koyle and Jerry Lankford to the Board of Community Guardians for a 4-year term, with a second voiced by Commissioner Schaeffer. Motion carried. Commissioner Schaeffer moved to reappoint Commissioner Koyle to the Minidoka County Urban Renewal Agency for a 3-year term, with a second voiced by Commissioner Orton. Motion carried. 1:00 PM, Cassia County Commissioners joined the meeting to discuss joint agreements for the 2 counties. The proposed public defender lease was reviewed. Cassia County Commissioners exited the meeting. 2:13 PM, Commissioner Schaeffer moved to enter into executive session pursuant to I.C. 74-206(1)(b) & (1)(f), 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 & communication with legal counsel. Exited executive session at 2:45 PM. Commissioner Schaeffer moved to make an offer to Cassia County for the future of the Juvenile Detention Center, with a second voiced by Commissioner Koyle. Motion carried. Correspondence: e Notice of Public Hearing City of Burley e Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Adjourned the meeting at 3:30 PM. Creator of this day’s minutes: Deputy Clerk Ramsey. Jared Orton, Chairman - County Clerk Page