The Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Idaho, does hereby meet this 2nd day of June 2025.

IN THE MATTER OF ROLL CALL)

Donna White, Clerk, called roll call: Gordon Wilkerson, present via zoom; 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.

Jim Harberd moved, seconded by Nate Marvin, to approve Beniton Construction Change Order PCCO #024 in the amount of $942.82. Motion carried.

Nate Marvin moved, seconded by Gordon Wilkerson, to approve a Retail Alcoholic Beverage License Application for Tj Ventures, LLC doing business as Tara’s Place Family Restaurant. Motion carried.

Gordon Wilkerson discussed the City of Cambridge Impact Area and concerns shared with him by the City of Cambridge and the ability to meet the December 31st deadline set by the State.

Gordon Wilkerson left the meeting.

Nate Marvin moved, seconded by Jim Harberd, to re-appoint Jim Harberd to the Southwest District Health Board. Motion carried.

The Board reviewed a May 15, 2025, letter from ICRMP (Idaho Counties Risk Management Program) regrading the preliminary insurance renewal estimate for the 2026 fiscal year.

IN THE MATTER OF MINUTES)

The minutes of the Board not heretofore approved of May 27, 2025, were approved as written.

IN THE MATTER OF ROAD & BRIDGE/SOLID WASTE)

Jerod Odoms, Road and Bridge/Solid Waste Supervisor, met with the Board. Odoms discussed the LHTAC (Local Highway Technical Assistance Council) Investment Program Project Summary with the Board.

Nate Marvin moved, seconded by Jim Harberd, to authorize the Chairman to sign the closeout documentation between LHTAC and Washington County. Motion carried.

Odoms provided a department update to the Board. Odoms discussed possible maintenance needed at the landfill.

IN THE MATTER OF SHERIFF)

Matt Thomas, Sheriff, met with the Board. Thomas presented the Modification to the Forest Service Agreement to the Board for approval.

Nate Marvin moved, seconded by Jim Harberd, to allow the Chairman to sign the Modification to the Forest Service Agreement, Motion carried.

Thomas discussed the Axon Enterprise Quote for a security system for the Annex Building in the amount of $37,632.60 total or payments $7,526.52 per year for 5 years.

Nate Marvin moved, seconded by Jim Harberd, to approve a camera (security system) for the interview room at a total cost of $37,632.60 with an annual payment of $7,526.52 per year for five years. Motion carried.

IN THE MATTER OF INTERMOUINTAIN HOSPITAL REGION 3 BEHAVIORAL HEALTH)

Joy Husmann addressed the Board. Mark Dominguez, and Melissa Mezo were also present.

Husmann discussed plans for a Recovery Center to serve Payette, Washington and Adams Counties. She discussed the models that have been successful in the recovery program, and items covered by insurance and those that are not. Husmann informed the Board that the Legislature has dedicated $150,000 in funding. Husmann stated that Region 3 has partnered with the Fletcher Group to develop a program. Husmann further stated that services provided are typically at no cost to the client. Husmann informed the Board they will be meeting with Payette and Adams Counties Husmann suggested donation of Opioid funds or grant funding in support from Washington County.

Marvin inquired if they had reached out to the hospital.

Husmann stated they are requesting $50,000.00 from each county. IN THE MATTER OF AMBULANCE)

Jim Harberd moved, seconded by Nate Marvin, to recess as the Board of Washington County Commissioners and convene as the Board of the Weiser Ambulance District. Motion carried unanimous.

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

Alan Foster, Ambulance District Director, met with the Board. Order No. 25-33 for payroll expenses in the amount of $30,795.06 and Order No. 25-34 for general expenses in the amount of $2,638.83 was presented to the Board for review.

Nate Marvin moved, seconded by Jim Harberd, to approve Order No. 25-33 for payroll expenses in the amount of $30,795.06. Motion carried.

Nate moved, seconded by Jim Harberd, to approve Order No. 25-34 for general expenses in the amount of $2,638.83. Motion carried.

Nate Marvin moved, seconded by Jim Harberd, to recess as the Board of the Weiser Ambulance District and reconvene as Board of Washington County Commissioners. Motion carried unanimous.

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

IN THE MATTER OF MORATORIUM ORDINANCE)

Jim Harberd moved, seconded by Jim Harberd to go into executive session at 10:17 a.m. in accordance with I.C. 74-206(1) (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. Motion carried unanimous. Gordon Wilkerson, Absent; Jim Harberd, Aye; Nate Marvin, Aye.

Jim Harberd stated they were out of executive session at 10:40 a.m. Harberd stated the following:

No final action was taken during executive session. No returning to the regular agenda.

Marvin stated that he would like to exempt A2 zoning to exclude subdivisions from the moratorium and to reflect that it be in effect for up to 182 days.

Nate Marvin moved, seconded by Jim Harberd, to instruct True Pearce, Prosecuting Attorney, to amend the Moratorium to exempt A2 zoning and to reflect that it be in effect for up to 182 days. Motion carried

IN THE MATTER OF PROSECUTING ATTORNEY)

True Pearce, Prosecuting Attorney, met with the Board.

Nate Marvin moved, seconded by Jim Harberd, to go into executive session at 10:46 a.m. in accordance with I.C. 74-206(1) (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. Motion carried unanimous. Gordon Wilkerson, Absent; Jim Harberd, Aye; Nate Marvin, Aye.

Jim Harberd stated they were out of executive session at 11:37 a.m.

Harberd stated: No final action or decisions were made during executive session. We will now return to our regular session.

Motion by Nate Marvin, seconded by Jim Harberd, and unanimously carried to recess at 11:45 a.m. until June 9, 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.