February 10, 2025

The Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Idaho, does hereby meet this 10th day of February 2025.

IN THE MATTER OF ROLL CALL)

Donna White, Clerk, called roll call: Gordon Wilkerson, present; Jim Harberd, present; and Nate Marvin, present.

Jim Harberd opened the meeting and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Nate Marvin gave the invocation.

IN THE MATTER OF CORRESPONDENCE/MEETINGS AND REPORTS)

Correspondence received by the Board was reviewed and disseminated as required.

Wilkerson provided an update on the SREDA (Snake River Economic Development Alliance) and Weiser Soil and Water Conservation District meetings he attended last week. Wilkerson further reported that he visited with people from Pacific Fiber regarding on site lighting last week.

Jeff Anderson addressed the Board regarding the maintenance for the porta pottys at the Karnes access. Anderson reported that he has a Memorandum of Understanding from Idaho Fish and Game regarding the matter. Anderson also discussed garbage service and receptacles at the location.

Jim Harberd moved, seconded by Gordon Wilkerson, to approve the December 2024 Operation in Funds/Statement of Treasurer’s Cash in the amount of $15,403,934.18. Motion carried.

Nate Mavrin moved, seconded by Jim Harberd, to approve a demand warrant payable to Gordon Wilkerson in the amount of $101.08 for travel. Motion carried.

Nate Marvin moved, seconded by Gordon Wilkerson, to approve a demand warrant payable to Lyndon Haines for cell phone reimbursement in the amount of $15.00. Motion carried.

Jim Harberd moved, seconded by Gordon Wilkerson, to approve a demand warrant payable to Nate Marvin for cell phone reimbursement for October 2024 through February 2025 in the amount of $150.00. Motion carried.

Nate Marvin moved, seconded by Gordon Wilkerson, to approve a demand warrant payable to Jim Harberd for cell phone reimbursement for January and February 2025 in the amount of $45.00. Motion carried.

Nate Marvin moved, seconded by Jim Harberd, to approve a demand warrant payable to Gordon Wilkerson for cell phone reimbursement for November 2024 through February 2025 in the amount of $120.00. Motion carried.

Nate Marvin moved, seconded by Gordon Wilkerson, to approve Beniton Change Orders PCO #19, PCO #15, PCCO #13, PCO #14. Motion carried.

Nate Marvin discussed the Washington County Fair funding request. The matter will be discussed during the budgeting process.

IN THE MATTER OF MINUTES)

The minutes of the Board not heretofore approved of February 3, 2025, were approved as written.

IN THE MATTER OF CLAIMS)

The Auditor was authorized to issue warrants totaling $722,164.42 for general expenses by a motion of Nate Marvin, seconded by Gordon Wilkerson. Motion carried unanimous.

The Auditor was authorized to issue warrants totaling $795.00 for indigent expenses by a motion of Gordon Wilkerson, seconded by Nate Marvin. Motion carried unanimous.

IN THE MATTER OF ROAD & BRIDGE/SOLID WASTE)

Jerod Odoms, Road and Bridge/Solid Waste Supervisor, met with the Board. Odoms reported that First Aid/CPR and Flagger Training was completed last week. Odoms provided a department update to the Board. Drainage issues were discussed.

IN THE MATTER OF PLANNING AND ZONING)

Bonnie Brent-Dowell, Planning and Zoning Administrator, met with the Board. Brent- Dowell discussed the Robert and Sandra Moss-Lonesome Tree Ranch Subdivision Final Plat. Brent-Dowell stated that the request is for a one lot subdivision. Brent stated that Moss had completed all requirements.

Marvin inquired if Atlas Surveying had addressed all issues. Brent-Dowell stated that items were addressed and completed. Brent-Dowell confirmed that the subject property is zoned A2.

Gordon Wilkerson moved, seconded by Nate Marvin, to approve the Robert and Sandra Moss-Lonesome Tree Ranch Subdivision Final Plat. Motion carried unanimous.

Brent-Dowell informed the Board that she did not realize that requesting Title One to conduct the Original Parcel research was a conflict of interest since her sister works for Title One. Brent-Dowell stated that she was informed by former legal counsel that it was

not a conflict of interest. Brent-Dowell stated that now that it has been brought to her attention and recognizes that it is a possible conflict of interest, she will not participate in decisions going forward if it involves Title One.

Marvin stated there is not a current contract with Title One. Marvin stated that it has been brought to the Board’s attention by legal counsel that the Original Parcel Project could exceed the amount to require a request for bid. Marvin recommended that bids be requested on the Original Parcel Research Project.

There was discussion regarding Washington County Code Title 5. Brent-Dowell will forward the proposed changes that have been reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission to the Board and Prosecuting Attorney Pearce for review.

IN THE MATTER OF PROSECUTING ATTORNEY)

True Pearce, Prosecuting Attorney, met with the Board. Pearce discussed the building inspector contract. Pearce stated that the new building inspector will need to submit a new contract. Accessory dwelling units were discussed. Pearce stated that the accessory dwelling units are intended to be for relatives not for Air B & B purposes. Pearce stated that accessory dwelling units still have to comply with county code.

Jim Harberd moved, seconded by Gordon Wilkerson, to go into executive session at 10:04 a.m. in accordance with I.C. 74-206(1) (a & b) to consider hiring a public officer, employee, staff member or individual agent. This paragraph does not apply to filling a vacancy in an elective office, (b) to consider the evaluation, dismissal or disciplining of, or to hear complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual agent, or public school student; and (f) to communicate with legal counsel for the public agency to discuss the legal ramifications of and legal options for pending litigation, or controversies not yet being litigated but imminently likely to be litigated. The mere presence of legal counsel at an executive session does not satisfy this requirement.

WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS)

Continued executive session with Prosecuting Attorney.

Jim Harberd stated they were out of executive session at 11:27 a.m. IN THE MATTER OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT)

Johnny Biddinger, Emergency Manager, met with the Board. Biddinger presented a quote for a backup generator for Cambridge Fire. Biddinger stated that three quotes were received. Biddinger informed the Board that Central Cove submitted a quote in the amount of $50,869.99 for a 48kw Automatic Standby Generator. Biddinger stated that the intent was to purchase the generator with SHSP grant funds through Homeland Security. Biddinger informed the Board that he currently has $35,458.00 in grant funding

available. Biddinger further stated there may be additional mitigation funds available to assist with the purchase.

Marvin stated he was not in support of the purchase.

Harberd requested Biddinger look into available funding through mitigation funds. IN THE MATTER OF JAIL INSPECTION)

The Board conducted the quarterly jail inspection.

Motion by Nate Marvin, seconded by Gordon Wilkerson, and unanimously carried to recess at 11:55 a.m. until February 18, 2025, at 8:45 a.m.

Chairman, Board of County Commissioners

ATTEST:

Clerk

A full audio recording of the Commissioner Meeting is available at the Clerk’s Office upon request.