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MINIDOKA COUNTY COMMISSIONER MEETING MINUTES February 02, 2026 The meeting was opened with the recital of the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer at 9:28 AM. Present for this meeting were: Commissioner Orton, Commissioner Koyle, Commissioner Schaeffer, Prosecutor Stevenson, Deputy Clerk Yates, and Deputy Clerk Ramsey. Building and Grounds Official Thomson addressed the Board regarding the remodel at the Duane Smith Annex; the Board will tour the building at the end of the meeting. Procurement Official Faux updated the Board on the changes at the County South building. IT Director Stevens updated the Board on their projects and upcoming needs for cameras countywide. 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 January 20, 2026, with a second voiced by Commissioner Schaeffer. Motion carried. Prosecutor Stevenson reported on the Mini-Cassia Community Guardians board. The Gellings Animal Shelter Trust board has two letters of interest for the opening on their Board. No action was taken. Commissioner Schaeffer moved to accept 30 certificates of residency, with a second voiced by Commissioner Koyle. Motion carried. Nancy Winmill, Mandy Baker, Sheri Allred and Celia Walters from Simply Hope reported on the OPIOID funds that was awarded to them in 2025 and requested an additional $15,000. Jerome Fagaldefeg, City of Heyburn Planning & Zoning Administrator, introduced himself to the Board and hopes to work together in the future. Treasurer Dayley shared with the Board the statement of treasurer’s cash, investment report and the joint quarterly funds for review. 11:04 AM, Commissioner Orton opened the public hearing pursuant to I.C. 63-1311a for a resolution to increase the fees for various fingerprinting for background checks. The hearing was turned over to Prosecutor Stevenson for a review of the changes. Commissioner Orton opened the hearing for public comment. Seeing no public comments in favor, neutral, or against, Commissioner Orton closed the public comments and entered into deliberations at 11:06 AM. Commissioner Koyle moved to approve resolution #2026-02-02 to establish increased fees for fingerprint-based criminal background checks and to be in compliance with I.C. 63-1311 and 1.C. 63-1311a. The Idaho fingerprint-based background check fee will go from $25.00, with an increase of $2.00, to $27.00, the nationwide fingerprint-based criminal background checks will go from $37.00 to $39.00, and the nationwide fingerprint-based background check for volunteers will go from $35.00 to $37.00, with a second voiced by Commissioner Schaeffer. Motion carried. Closed the public hearing at 11:07 AM. Dusty Wilkins and Luke Stevenson with Minidoka Soil and Water presented their annual progress report to the Board. Jessie Williams addressed the Board regarding the Boys and Girls club and shared what they are doing for the community and requested additional funds. She was informed that the Board will review all fund requests and get back with her. Rhett Miller, chairman of the Minidoka Memorial Hospital Board, discussed the bylaws with the Commissioners and reported on the various committees at the hospital. 11:53 AM, Commissioner Schaeffer moved to enter into executive session pursuant to I.C. 74- 206(1)(f), with a second voiced by Commissioner Koyle. A roll call vote was taken, Commissioner Schaeffer aye, Commissioner Koyle aye, and Commissioner Orton aye. Motion carried. Exited executive session at 12:11 PM. Tenure of the session was possible litigation. 12:44 PM, traveled to the Duane Smith annex. After a review of the remodel Commissioner Schaeffer moved to go forward with the updated remodel plan and for Tye Thomson and Jeff Faux to move the shelving and files in the storage room to the front of the building, with a second voiced by Commissioner Koyle. Motion carried. Correspondence: e Magic Valley News e Public Hearing City of Burley (3) e Idaho State Tax Commission — City of Rupert (2) e Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (3). e GoGov Citizen Communication Software information Adjourned the meeting at 1:23 PM. Creator of this day’s minutes: Deputy Clerk Ramsey. Jared Orton, Chairman County Clerk Page
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