The Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Idaho, does hereby meet this 16th day of June, 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 Gordon Wilkerson 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. The Board reviewed a letter dated June 10, 2025, from Jon Mills regarding a Zoning Violation Complaint.

Nate Marvin reported that he will attend the FEMA meeting at Weiser City Hall Tuesday.

Nate Marvin moved, seconded by Gordon Wilkerson, to approve a Certificate of Residency for Kenzi Webb. Motion carried.

Jim Harberd moved, seconded by Gordon Wilkerson, to approve a demand warrant payable to The Biz Zone in the amount of $153.98. Motion carried.

Gordon Wilkerson moved, seconded by Jim Harberd, to approve a demand warrant payable to Spar Tactical, Inc. in the amount of $775.00. Motion carried.

Jim Harberd moved, seconded by Gordon Wilkerson, to approve an Alcohol Beverage Catering Permit Application for Sunnyside Farm and Events doing business as Sunnyside Sips to be used June 29, 2025. Motion carried.

Jim Harberd moved, seconded by Nate Marvin, to approve the Operation in Funds/Statement of Treasurer’s Cash for the month of May 2025 in the amount of

$15,856,653.81. Motion carried.

Bonnie Davis, Weed Superintendent, presented a demand warrant payable to Incahoots Catering in the amount of $1,500.00 for lunch for the Weed Tour.

Nate Marvin moved, seconded by Jim Harberd, to approve the demand warrant payable to Incahoots Catering in the amount of $1,500.00. Motion carried.

IN THE MATTER OF MINUTES)

The minutes of the Board not heretofore approved of June 9, 2025, were approved as written.

IN THE MATTER OF CLAIMS)

The Auditor was authorized to issue warrants totaling $7,090.48 for general expenses by a motion of Jim Harberd, seconded by Gordon Wilkerson. Motion carried unanimous.

IN THE MATTER OF ROAD & BRIDGE/SOLID WASTE)

Jerod Odoms, Road and Bridge/Solid Waste Supervisor, met with the Board. Odoms provided a department update to the Board. Odoms also discussed progress on the Cove Road Bridge Project. Odoms reported the bid opening for Cove Road Bridge will be June 17, 2025.

Nate Marvin moved, seconded by Gordon Wilkerson, to go into executive session at 9:09

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. Motion carried unanimous. Gordon Wilkerson, Aye; Jim Harberd, Aye; Nate Marvin, Aye.

Jim Harberd stated they were out of executive session at 9:36 a.m. Harberd stated, “No final action or decision was made during Executive Session. We will now return to the regular agenda.”

IN THE MATTER OF BUILDING INSPECTOR)

Danny Roark, Building Inspector, met with the Board. Roark stated that he met with True Pearce, Prosecuting Attorney, last Tuesday. Pearce drafted a Letter of Compliance for Roark. Roark further stated that he plans to move into the Adult Probation Office later this week. Roark reported that he and Pearce reviewed the moratorium and per Pearce, Roark cannot accept a permit application on A1 land. Roark stated applications will be provided to customers but will not be accepted in the office until new direction is given.

Marvin inquired on Roark’s certification status.

Roark informed the Board that he plans to take the Building Inspector Certification test in the near future. Roark stated that testing had to be done in a secure environment.

IN THE MATTER OF AMBULANCE)

Jim Harberd moved, seconded by Gordon Wilkerson, 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, present; Jim Harberd, present; and Nate Marvin, present.

Alan Foster, Ambulance District Director, met with the Board. Order No. 25-35 for payroll expenses in the amount of $30,437.44 and Order No. 25-36 for general expenses in the amount of $18,875.77 was presented to the Board for review. Foster discussed coverage provided by the district for Hells Canyon Days.

Foster reviewed progress of the Community Paramedic Program with the Board.

Nate Marvin moved, seconded by Gordon Wilkerson, to approve Order No. 25-35 for payroll expenses in the amount of $30,437.44. Motion carried.

Nate Marvin moved, seconded by Gordon Wilkerson, to approve Order No. 25-36 for general expenses in the amount of $18,875.77. Motion carried.

Jim Harberd moved, seconded by Gordon Wilkerson, 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, present; Jim Harberd, present; and Nate Marvin, present.

IN THE MATTER OF BOARD OF EQUALIZATION)

There were no matters brought before the Board.

IN THE MATTER OF PROSECUTING ATTORNEY)

True Pearce, Prosecuting Attorney, met with the Board.

Nate Marvin stated he needed to cure an Open Meeting Violation. Marvin stated he failed to provide copies of a document from Payette County regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) to members of the audience.

There was discussion regarding Accessory Dwelling Units.

Pearce stated that the County is in compliance with current legislation. There were two bills in the legislature, and only one of them had passed, and it was the one that applied to HOAs (Homeowners Associations). The one that applied to counties did not pass. Pearce

stated that if it were done right, it would be a good thing for the County in making some more affordable housing for people. Pearce recommended the Board review what surrounding counties had adopted regarding Accessory Dwelling Units. He also stated that Planning and Zoning would need to have a hearing regarding the matter.

Nate Marvin moved, seconded by Gordon Wilkerson, to go into executive session at 10:46 a.m. in accordance with I.C. 74-206(1) (c) to conduct deliberations concerning labor negotiations or to acquire an interest in real property which is not owned by a public agency; 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. Motion carried unanimous. Gordon Wilkerson, Aye; Jim Harberd, Aye; Nate Marvin, Aye.

Jim Harberd stated they were out of executive session at 11:44 a.m. Harberd stated, “No final action or decision was made during Executive Session. We will now return to the regular agenda.”

Pearce stated there was discussion regarding the Moye lawsuit during the executive session.

Motion by Jim Harberd, seconded by Gordon Wilkerson, and unanimously carried to recess at 11:47 a.m. until June 23, 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.