The Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Idaho, does hereby meet this 22nd day of September, 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.

The Board reviewed a September 22, 2025, letter from Juvenile Probation Supervisor, Dahlia Stender, regarding the proposed Work From Home Policy. The letter requested Department Heads have time to review the proposal and provide input before approval/adoption.

The Board discussed the Idaho Association of Counties Conference (IAC) that was held last week. Marvin discussed home burials as discussed by Adams County at the IAC Conference. White suggested the Board contact Gary Jensen, County Coroner, on the matter. The Board discussed the NEPA (National Environmental Protection Area) meeting. The Area of City Impact was also discussed. Discussion of Tiny Homes and people living in camp/travel trailers within the counties was held.

Jim Harberd moved, seconded by Gordon Wilkerson, to approve Alcohol Catering Permits for Sunnyside Farm and Events, LLC doing business as Sunnyside Sips to be used September 27th, October 10th, October 11th, and October 12, 2025. Motion carried.

Nate Marvin moved, seconded by Gordon Wilkerson, to approve the polling locations and the ballot order of 3,450 ballots for the November 4, 2025, Election. Motion carried.

Jim Harberd read and moved, seconded by Gordon Wilkerson, to approve Resolution No. 25-05 on the record approving the estimated reserve fund balance of $8,037,828.42 at the end of the 2025 Fiscal Year. Motion carried.

Jim Harberd moved to approve and read the America 250 Resolution on the record stating the Board commemorates the 250th anniversary of the establishment of the United States as an independent nation. Nate Marvin seconded the motion will all in favor.

Wilkerson discussed a quilt that was made in 1976 that is in storage at the Historical Society. Wilkerson inquired if the Board would be in support of the quilt being displayed

at the State Capital. Wilkerson further stated that he had previously reached out toRepresentative Boyle regarding the matter.

The Board discussed the date for the Public Hearing regarding the City of Cambridge Area of City Impact. It was determined to hold the Public Hearing on October 20, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. in the Commissioners’ meeting room.

IN THE MATTER OF MINUTES)

The minutes of the Board not heretofore approved of September 8, 2025, were approved as written.

The minutes of the Board not heretofore approved of September 11, 2025, were approved as written.

IN THE MATTER OF CLAIMS)

The Auditor was authorized to issue warrants totaling $155,199.07 for general expenses by a motion of Jim Harberd, 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 informed the Board there will be change orders presented on the Cove Road Bridge project for concrete removal. Odoms provide an update on work on Cove Road and Unity Bridges. Odoms stated that the Beaver Creek Bridge on Old Highway was assigned to Veritas Engineering. Odoms stated that the department assisted the City of Midvale with work on Keithly Creek and Canary Roads.

Odoms discussed work that will need to be completed on the property near the Road and Bridge Office that was recently approved by the City of Weiser for construction/placement of townhomes. Odoms reported that an employee gave notice and the job position had been posted.

Marvin inquired if Odoms had looked into purchasing new signage for Cove Road Bridge. Odoms confirmed that he had.

IN THE MATTER OF STRICKER SURVEYING)

Eric Striker with Stricker Surveying met with the Board. Stricker presented the Preliminary and Final Plat on the Pearl Subdivision to the Board for review and approval. Striker stated this is a one lot subdivision located on Pearl Lane north of Weiser. Striker stated the subject property was re-zoned A2, and the subdivision will be 1.47 acres. Striker further stated that the surrounding properties are zoned A1. Access is through Pearl Lane. The nearest cross street is Highway 95 which is approximately 1800 feet to the west of the subject property. Stricker stated the remaining acreage of approximately

54 acres is not intended for future subsequent development and will remain in active agricultural production. Striker continued and stated that the tract of land is currently used for agricultural purposes as a lay down yard and contains an 80 by 40-foot agricultural shop building. Striker stated the land has been leveled with a gravel, all- weather surface. The subdivision access will be through Pearl Lane which provide access to Highway 95. Striker stated that from the easterly boundary of US Highway 95 to the east side of Monroe Creek is covered by a Road and Maintenance Use Agreement. There is a proposed 30-foot ingress/egress from the center line of Monroe Creek to the southeast corner of the subdivision tract. The easement is centered on an existing gravel. all weather surface road with an approximate width of 16 feet. Striker stated the easements will be private and no dedication of public right-of-way for easements are proposed by the subdivision. Domestic water will be provided by an individual well; sewage disposal will be by septic system that has been approved by Southwest District Health. Striker stated that the purpose of this is to just get a building right. There are no remaining building rights available. The property is located in the City of Weiser Impact Area.

Nate Marvin moved, seconded by Gordon Wilkerson, to approve the Preliminary and Final Plat of a 1.47 acre subdivision on Pearl Lane. Motion carried.

IN THE MATTER OF PROSECUTING ATTORNEY)

True Pearce, Prosecuting Attorney, met with the Board. Marvin stated he would like to have an executive session with Pearce.

Nate Marvin moved, seconded by Jim Harberd, to go into executive session at 10:05 a.m. in accordance with I.C. 74-206(1) (a) 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,. Motion carried unanimous. Gordon Wilkerson, Aye; Jim Harberd, Aye; Nate Marvin, Aye.

Jim Harberd stated they were out of executive session at 11:10 a.m. “No final action or decision was made during executive session. We will now return to our regular agenda.”

Pearce stated, “Let’s just make a quick record here, guys. We had on there, uh, work policy, remote work policy discussion, um. And I went through the employee handbook, and we do not have any policy on working remote. So, I don’t know if there’s really anything we can discuss. You have it as an action item. If you want to discuss. Um, you know, moving forward with one, if you want to table this and discuss it later, but you do not have one currently in the county.”

Marvin stated that he thought the Remote Work Policy discussion should be tabled. Wilkerson asked, “Further discussion later?”

Marvin agreed.

Harberd stated that all department heads should have input on the policy.

Marvin stated to table the discussion until all department heads can discuss and there is a need for such policy.

Motion by Jim Harberd, seconded by Gordon Wilkerson, and unanimously carried to recess at 11:34 a.m. until October 6, 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.