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A motion was made to enter executive session “pursuant to Idaho 74206 1 D,” which the clerk and commissioners treated as Idaho Code § 74-206(1)(d). The motion was seconded; Commissioner DeLand responded “Aye” when called, followed by Commissioner Duncan and Chairman Jones. After the executive session the board reconvened, with roll call again recorded (Commissioner Eberline: Aye; Commissioner Duncan: Aye; Chair Metairie: Aye), and the meeting was adjourned at about 3:40 p.m.

The audio transcript records the procedural motion and roll-call ayes but does not disclose the topic or any deliberations held during the executive session in the public record.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","3/18/2025 Board of County Commissioners: North Idaho Fair Board Quarterly Update","oneSentenceSummary","The Kootenai County Board of Commissioners voted to enter executive session citing Idaho Code § 74-206(1)(d); the motion was seconded and commissioners recorded aye votes before adjourning afterward.","taxTitle","Kootenai County, Idaho","taxId",3567,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6631337,"Commissioners discuss EMS standby billing for fair; agree to cover budgeted $8,500 and seek legal guidance",846,494000,1340000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2680175-20ff69aadc5949b2ddc98685e2ce2401&start=494&end=1340","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2680175-20ff69aadc5949b2ddc98685e2ce2401/thumbnail_494000.jpg","/articles/6631337/Kootenai-County/Idaho/Commissioners-discuss-EMS-standby-billing-for-fair-agree-to-cover-budgeted-8500-and-seek-legal-guidance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6631337-bdf7285ecf8a891b339fa2999866b993/orig.mp4?Expires=1771207226&Signature=Qc01Z8-oqFp0JaC8Gd8YPsjsdR3lmrlmSkSawAQxyi9WWVzSVa5Wul94Wzn2xPper2G6~ORAvpucHeiMcB7Gyvfu-hfmsz3LpiPBeU9rvCARz4tgQ6v~9ab6iy~tm9RHt8YcIzGmFu-SMXdFpQQb-iepNoDI057qT8ts2CvaeQLv-eIh6YfQJ6CFlOG9ATYVuOOZE7b~ZChr38spRc~ftnXMk7QUg2XfQchlDYTOK0wDgFfz4Kcci8IguEn63t0Bf745hM5EYSzqnyd22~aLrwTd0su~Ny~Va8B7YMguG4jIVX6OngoxCkCgQTXM5nAe6Y3qneVKXM2sDqgJeSwyyw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Kootenai County commissioners discussed how to handle the annual invoice for EMS standby services at arena events during a March 18 special meeting, and agreed to pay up to the $8,500 the county budgeted for fiscal year 2025 while seeking legal guidance on provider mandates.

Leanna Kaiser, representing Kootenai County Fire and Rescue, said the invoice covers ambulance standby for arena events such as concerts, the demolition derby and the rodeo across the fair’s roughly 10 days. Kaiser said the county budgeted $8,500 for the 2025 fair. She said the prior year’s invoice exceeded $10,000; the county paid $8,000 and the fair covered the remainder. Kaiser also said the fair board separately pays about $11,500 for first-aid services during the fair.

Commissioners discussed whether the fair or taxpayers should absorb increases. One commissioner said the fair brings in revenue and suggested the fair pick up more expenses so county funds could support other needs. Commissioners noted that the University of Idaho Extension has requested additional county funding of about $8,700; if the fair covered more of EMS standby costs, that could free county dollars to meet extension requests.

Commissioners asked whether the county is required to use a specific provider for EMS standby at the fair. One commissioner asked if the county is mandated to use Kootenai County Fire and Rescue or whether the county could solicit services from AMR or other districts. Participants said “Dave had said no, not to his knowledge,” and recommended asking Pat for a legal opinion. Commissioners agreed staff should consult legal counsel about any mandate or procurement constraints.

A member of the public, Jim Boles, asked during public comment whether the fire district crew working the fair is on overtime or receiving additional pay for standby shifts. County participants said they would check with Kootenai County Fire and Rescue to clarify whether crews are dedicated to standby duty or drawn from on-duty personnel.

While no formal roll-call vote was recorded on funding allocation, commissioners indicated direction to pay up to the budgeted $8,500 for EMS standby for the 2025 fair and to have staff seek legal guidance about provider requirements and billing. Staff and fair management were asked to follow up and report back before final budget decisions for FY 2026.","Kootenai County commissioners and fair staff discussed an annual EMS standby invoice for arena events. The county budgeted $8,500 for 2025; commissioners signaled willingness to cover that amount and asked staff to consult legal counsel about mandated EMS providers and billing practices.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6631342,"Kootenai County Fair officials preview 2025 North Idaho State Fair, fundraising events",525,75000,600000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2680175-20ff69aadc5949b2ddc98685e2ce2401&start=75&end=600","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2680175-20ff69aadc5949b2ddc98685e2ce2401/thumbnail_75000.jpg","/articles/6631342/Kootenai-County/Idaho/Kootenai-County-Fair-officials-preview-2025-North-Idaho-State-Fair-fundraising-events","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6631342-12ef592fff39931f332966433f77ea47/orig.mp4?Expires=1771207226&Signature=KfsB70wvjQz2uAbhrBFbk9EbMMKuzqZBX~6TgrMaVOoAkXuu4AoKTEjz4p7dUrHovLeLpb502~5dsvR~9Cs0vznyljl3WhdF5YZ2X315LBtkkZECayHgbnbXog5g4AmjBFlSzyZL-1-rurdCdvkLtAlJq0kNvVP8VVFxGeowxE8Dvd9B6nXyIKkhXaqjldk4KH~mb3RrlIO2ep0uofM34hbaxntgkwi9~SGT28cVw9ipIPUtMKSyAX6W62JCYesWFGXa7o9GbVrHcacqaGAq59NGZPzW2av6V~yWKRf2Vroxd1mwBT38YrAhXtNibTBiIR4ZPQRoSSQBxQrLGT1eog__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Kootenai County Fair Director Alexia Jordan told county commissioners at a March 18 special meeting that the Fair Board held its annual retreat on March 1 and is finalizing plans for the 2025 North Idaho State Fair.

Jordan, general manager of the Kootenai County Fairgrounds, said the retreat featured Rae O'Day, executive director of the National Independent Concessionaires Association, who presented on board governance and “Blue Ribbon Guest Services.” Neighboring fair boards from Boundary, Bonner, Benewah, Latah and Niskaurs County attended the session, Jordan said, and Commissioner Metari attended part of the retreat.

The retreat and the Fair Board’s planning matter to the local economy and to youth and agricultural programming, Jordan said. The North Idaho Fair and Rodeo Foundation’s Cowboy Ball on April 18 is a signature fundraiser that the Fair estimates produces about $90,000 annually to support capital improvements, youth scholarships and agricultural education. Jordan said those funds recently helped upgrade lighting in the chill zone, improve power infrastructure at multiple sites on the fairgrounds and support the Farm to Table program, which educates about 2,000 Kootenai County fifth-graders each season.

Jordan outlined several upcoming events tied to the fair calendar. Farm to Table programming runs in May, and a Meet a Farmer dinner is scheduled for May 12. The 2025 North Idaho State Fair is planned to begin Friday, Aug. 15; Jordan said the event will run 10 days and that officials are planning a grand opening ceremony at 4 p.m. on Aug. 15, followed by a VIP social. She invited the commissioners to participate as speakers and to hand out the annual Commissioner’s Choice ribbon, a tradition copied from Latah County.

On entertainment and competitions, Jordan said presales are strong, with rodeo tickets moving quickly and the first concert sellouts appearing likely. The fair will resume pig races and a lumberjack show; Jordan also noted the livestock program’s initial beef weigh-in is scheduled for the upcoming Sunday, which allows staff to track animals’ daily rates of gain. She said fair staff plan to evaluate a sample set of carcasses this year to analyze meat quality produced by local youth exhibitors.

Jordan closed by saying additional entertainment and sponsor details will be announced as they are finalized and that she will send commissioners official invitations for key events, including the Commissioner’s Apple Pie contest on Thursday, Aug. 21.

No formal action was taken on these updates; the presentation was informational.","Fair Director Alexia Jordan updated commissioners on a March 1 Fair Board retreat, fundraising events that support scholarships and capital improvements, and plans for the 10-day North Idaho State Fair beginning Aug. 15, 2025.","actionData","errors"]

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