Minidoka County | minutes | meeting 2026-08-24 | County Commission Meeting source: https://www.minidoka.id.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08242026-1178 MINIDOKA COUNTY COMMISSIONER MEETING MINUTES August 24, 2026 The meeting was opened at 9:00 AM with the recital of the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer. Present at this meeting were: Commissioner Orton, Commissioner Koyle, Prosecutor Stevenson, Clerk Page, and Deputy Clerk Ramsey. Commissioner Schaeffer was excused. The Misdemeanor Probation Office Remodel The remodel was discussed, and tasks were updated with Procurement Official Faux, Buildings & Grounds Official Thomson, Probation Director Tate, IT Director Stevens, and Desktop Administrator Bingham. Buildings & Grounds/Procurement/IT Updates Procurement Official Faux and Buildings & Grounds Official Thomson reported on their remodel projects. IT Director Stevens gave his weekly report along with requesting a revised Computer Arts/Harris agreement be signed. Commissioner Koyle moved to sign the revised Computer Arts/Harris agreement which supersedes all previous agreements with a second voiced by Commissioner Orton. Motion carried. Department Head Meeting Present at the meeting were: Procurement Official Faux, IT Director Stevens, Prosecutor Stevenson, Buildings & Grounds Official Thomson, Assessor West, Clerk Page, Weed Supervisor Edwards, Juvenile Detention Deputy Director Weber, Coroner Bourn, GIS Official Stephens, Treasurer Dayley, County Agent Thomas, Sheriff Pinther, Planning & Zoning Official Nay, and Probation Director Tate. Elected officials and department heads gave their monthly reports. A new trespassing law went into effect this year for government employees that has raised multiple questions. Prosecutor Stevenson fielded these questions. Prosecutor Stevenson discussed a plan to share two subscriptions of the local newspapers among the various departments due to the rising cost. Was agreed that the departments who need the subscription will split the cost. Weekly Reports Commissioner Koyle reported on the Urban Renewal, Frontier, and South-Central Community Action meetings she attended. Commissioner Orton reported on the Minidoka Memorial Hospital CEO interviews and the South-Central Public Heath meeting. Clerk Page reported on the conference she attended and requested the placement of cameras in the new building at each staircase, the elevator and the large meeting room. Tax Cancellation Commissioner Orton signed the tax cancellation form for a cancellation of % the penalty & interest that was approved on August 10, 2026. Statement of Treasurers Cash & Investment Report Treasurer Dayley presented the statement of treasures cash and investment report for Board review. Certificates of Residency — Junior College Commissioner Koyle moved to approve 15 certificates of residency and deny one due to being a non- resident for EDUID #649693922, with a second voiced by Commissioner Orton. Motion carried. Claims & Payroll Commissioner Koyle moved to approve claims and payroll as presented, with a second voiced by Commissioner Orton. Motion carried. Minutes Commissioner Koyle moved to approve the minutes from August 17, 2026, with a second voiced by Commissioner Orton. Motion carried. City of Heyburn Communication Agreement A discussion was held regarding the City of Heyburn communication agreement. Commissioner Orton made a couple corrections and initialed them. Commissioner Koyle moved to sign the City of Heyburn communication agreement with minor corrections, with a second voiced by Commissioner Orton. Motion carried. No alcoholic beverage licenses were presented. Correspondence: e CN Paper The meeting adjourned at 11:45 AM. Creator of this day’s minutes: Deputy Clerk Ramsey. Milirauy County Clerk Page .