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MINIDOKA COUNTY COMMISSIONER MEETING MINUTES August 10, 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, Commissioner Schaeffer (via TEAMS meeting), Prosecutor Stevenson, and Deputy Clerk Ramsey. The Misdemeanor Probation Office Remodel The remodel was discussed, and tasks were updated with Probation Director Tate, Procurement Official Faux, Buildings & Grounds Official Thomson, IT Director Stevens, and Desktop Administrator Bingham. Building & Grounds/Procurement/IT Updates Procurement Official Faux updated the Board on his projects. IT Director Stevens and Desktop Administrator Bingham gave their weekly updates. Resource Officer Agreement Commissioner Koyle moved to approve the agreement with Minidoka County School District #331 for two resource officers in the amount of $70,000 to be paid quarterly to the County in the amount of $17,500 each, with a second voiced by Commissioner Schaeffer. Motion carried. Claims and Payroll Commissioner Schaeffer moved to approve claims and payroll as presented with one demand payment for Catmull Plumbing, with a second voiced by Commissioner Koyle. Motion carried. Minutes Commissioner Koyle moved to approve the minutes from August 3, 2026, with a second voiced by Commissioner Schaeffer. Motion carried. Mileage Rate Commissioner Koyle moved to increase the mileage rate to 0.76 per mile to match the current IRS rate, beginning today, August 10, 2026, with a second voiced by Commissioner Schaeffer. Motion carried. Alcoholic Beverage License Signed the corrected alcoholic beverage license for Stimpy’s, which was previously approved. Certificate of Residency Commissioner Koyle moved to approve 17 certificates of residency applications, with a second voiced by Commissioner Orton. Motion carried. Staff Hours Commissioner Koyle moved to approve the updated temporary office hours for Jocelyne Zavala as presented by Building and Zoning Official Nay, with a second voiced by Commissioner Schaeffer. Motion carried. Budget Discussion Commissioner Orton reviewed the process of preparing and balancing the proposed budget for the upcoming year with Sheriff Pinther and Treasurer Dayley. Employee Recognition Juvenile Detention Director Bodily addressed the Board regarding employee appreciation. Commissioner Orton shared that it is in his budget but reminded him that gift cards are not allowed. Penalty & Interest removal request Steve and Angie Schab addressed the Board requesting tax penalties and interest be removed from their tax bill. Treasurer Dayley addressed the Board and Schab’s to explain their process and that it is a state statute. Commissioner Koyle moved to approve, based on the appealing reason presented by the property owner, that their fees and penalties be reduced by $41.00 (1/2), as long as the additional half of the property tax is paid in full today, with a second voiced by Commissioner Schaeffer. Motion carried. Financial Updates Treasurer Dayley shared with the Board the statement of treasurer cash, joint quarterly and investment reports for the months May and June 2026. Weekly Reports Commissioner Schaeffer has a Mini-Cassia Justice and a Juvenile Probation meeting. Commissioner Orton will be attending the CEO interviews for Minidoka Memorial Hospital. Prosecutor Stevenson reported that his Deputy Prosecutors and himself will be at the IPA conference. Correspondence: e Magic Valley News Adjourned the meeting at 11:50 AM. Creator of this day’s minutes: Deputy Clerk Ramsey. ATTE ~\- County Clerk Pag
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