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Grants staff (name recorded in the packet) asked the board to authorize submission of a reimbursement request to Idaho Parks and Recreation to cover part of the purchase of a marine boat; staff said the reimbursement request amount in the packet was $73,001.26. The board authorized the submission.

Staff also asked the board to adopt an annual declaration recognizing April as Fair Housing Month. Grants staff said the declaration is an annual requirement tied to future Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) applications under the Department of Commerce; commissioners approved the declaration to help future eligibility.

The board authorized application to the McCall local-option tax program for two items: roughly $17,000 for snow-removal services in parking areas used by county parks and recreation, and an application for funding toward phase 2 of the Samson Trail Pathway project. Grants staff said the county has a commitment from Idaho Parks and Recreation for about half of the funds and asked to apply for approximately $20,000 from the local-option tax to fill a roughly $250,000 shortfall. One commissioner later referenced an alternate number of about $25,000 during the motion; the application motion approved the authorization to apply and did not finalize the requested amount.

Grants staff reported the county applied for a Firehouse Subs grant to purchase AEDs for the Valley County Sheriff's Office but that application was not selected. Staff said they will continue to seek funds for that need.

For all authorizations, commissioners clarified that approval at this meeting authorized submission of grant applications or reimbursement requests and did not itself commit county matching funds beyond what was stated in individual grant materials. Motion votes authorizing the applications passed by voice vote.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Valley County Board of County Commissioner Meeting April 7, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Valley County commissioners on April 7 authorized staff to submit multiple grant and reimbursement requests, including a $73,001.26 marine-boat reimbursement to Idaho Parks and Recreation and applications to the McCall local-option tax program for snow removal and trail funding.","taxTitle","Valley County, Idaho","taxId",51032,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6612539,"Valley County grants multiple property tax exemptions for churches, transit and nonprofit parcels",361,1673000,2034000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2890922-79e8c27c842af6ee0b2c29a2bcc0f8d5&start=1673&end=2034","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2890922-79e8c27c842af6ee0b2c29a2bcc0f8d5/thumbnail_1673000.jpg","/articles/6612539/Valley-County/Idaho/Valley-County-grants-multiple-property-tax-exemptions-for-churches-transit-and-nonprofit-parcels","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6612539-96f51cd22ac059c8597b2ac22986e0dc/orig.mp4?Expires=1773580530&Signature=Cw8aFN3pS9Zi1k0aH0dLqJ9bHY1jfyrC~0ayheZS~ccstfi20GZdgQGhbr~d6jr-OAufEHNpaMOaFXe0TmAcq3xP1rLPlyLypRr938tS3MsfVOdfhsy0jSXwkIN31mE4jl66BWORUA8VFRbl71zTS3ba1Dcqyth1RVri2i8F4QjI2q~hvPvwIWDZEtlE6XD8LCRNd5fvQRbeSYLg4Znt~pJ0R2ZvhnkfnX2G2UCjuAkHcGirmLekGo96THcMOUA8qrQtPbfdgiCTpGDs6itudf0rmAv4VrEA56jETVG6tANj7RmYxEnbgoApVauB7y1NzGNnXKehLrvEdZGmHy3H0A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Valley County commissioners on April 7 approved multiple property tax exemptions recommended by the county assessor's office for churches, transit parcels and nonprofit properties.

Assessor Sesser Lieber told the board the first group under Idaho Code 63-602(b) included Cascade Community Church\u0000s bare land used for parking and snow storage and the church building; staff recommended full exemptions on both parcels after finding the applications complete and compliant with Idaho code. The board approved the recommendation for the Cascade Community Church application (parcel referenced as 007002003 a).

The board also approved full exemptions for four parcels owned by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (RPC and RP parcel numbers listed in the assessor's packet) after staff verified the properties were used only for the church's members. The county recommended a full exemption for the Long Valley Finnish Church as well.

For Camp Pinewood, owned by the Idaho Regular Baptist (referred to in the packet as Idaho Baptist Camp), assessor staff reported the property was used for 78 days for nonexempt purposes. Commissioners approved a split determination: 287 days exempt and 78 days assessed for the parcel RPM 89925 as recommended by staff.

Under 63-602(c) the board approved full exemptions for four parcels submitted by Treasure Valley Transit Incorporated. The assessor's office also recommended full exemptions for two parcels used by McPaw's (animal shelter and thrift shop), and the board approved those recommendations.

The board additionally approved a 63-602GG application for a rental house owned by Cascade Community Church that included a catastrophic-event clause in the lease; staff reviewed tenant income and recommended a full exemption for the unit, which the board approved.

The assessor's staff said they have processed a high number of exemption applications this year and reminded property owners the filing deadline is the 15th at 5 p.m. in the assessor's office; properties not filed will not receive exemptions for the year.","The county assessor recommended and the board approved a series of property tax exemptions for religious organizations, Treasure Valley Transit parcels, and McPaw's animal-shelter properties; one camp received a partial exemption tied to nonexempt use days.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6612543,"Valley County authorizes application for forensic data-extraction grant to speed child exploitation investigations",537,858000,1395000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2890922-79e8c27c842af6ee0b2c29a2bcc0f8d5&start=858&end=1395","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2890922-79e8c27c842af6ee0b2c29a2bcc0f8d5/thumbnail_858000.jpg","/articles/6612543/Valley-County/Idaho/Valley-County-authorizes-application-for-forensic-data-extraction-grant-to-speed-child-exploitation-investigations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6612543-afe28c8f945f34817ae91b9577348906/orig.mp4?Expires=1773580530&Signature=hjrOXweWd5px6Ox~nH0j39ho-q-v7kSessC2MT~vgk~sNOp3cm8dCv7tf8vhV5C6O-16N9iCmKG7c5MJu9mPOwU5vyXvG4kQWYxTyuFBgpABM90C2loB8de7MswpBXgxVLbwCVvuFezYTp3RqjTlylmuaF8dg0p0ywulo349O68zAp5~mTkpUl~ScHipdOfkRBxXPeJnmvBIt9H3T2HmCZMObSt78ug3Nd9Pxp~~AqcSsTEu~Oiq~-MTZNzqmqu8jubG9zR6xfDZ1TZ3XJiBNIuajFrZLOkmagntAUe1dTA5~-tgcTkTB6qgKSx4f9oSZhObnK8ZzZQmd5FfAxCDaQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Valley County commissioners on April 7 authorized the sheriff's office to apply for grant funding from an organization identified in the application as Our Rescue to purchase electronic forensics software and equipment for extracting data from phones and computers.

Sheriff Ken (first name given in the record as Ken) told commissioners the county currently must send devices to the FBI field office in Boise for analysis, a process that can take months and pulls deputies off patrol. \"Until you get the evidence off a phone or a computer, that whole case is just in limbo,\" Ken said, describing long FBI backlogs as the primary reason for seeking an in-house capability. He said local detective Gorski has been handling many of these cases and that faster access to device data could turn months into \"probably days, if not hours.\"

Sheriff Ken and commissioners discussed training and recurring costs. Ken said short training sessions are available and described the equipment as largely \"plug and play.\" He estimated the annual license or support fee after purchase at about $14,000, with the first year covered by the grant if awarded. Commissioners urged the sheriff to seek regional partners to share annual costs with nearby agencies.

The board voted to authorize applying for the grant; the authorization covers only the application. A county official clarified the board was not approving a purchase at this time: if the grant is awarded, the sheriff would return with a purchase request for formal approval.

Commissioners asked staff to explore partnerships with neighboring agencies to share ongoing costs if the county purchases the software and to return with budget implications before any purchase decision.","Commissioners authorized the sheriff's office to apply for a grant from Our Rescue to buy electronic forensics equipment; staff warned of an annual licensing fee of roughly $14,000 after the first year.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6612546,"Valley County approves $30,000 pavement analysis to target repairs on West Roseberry and West Mountain roads",341,267000,608000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2890922-79e8c27c842af6ee0b2c29a2bcc0f8d5&start=267&end=608","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2890922-79e8c27c842af6ee0b2c29a2bcc0f8d5/thumbnail_267000.jpg","/articles/6612546/Valley-County/Idaho/Valley-County-approves-30000-pavement-analysis-to-target-repairs-on-West-Roseberry-and-West-Mountain-roads","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6612546-a6c0c69f29a8def816aaf1e90264f90d/orig.mp4?Expires=1773580530&Signature=a5Q2LnbdfbtkKE1kIWvJsdf2Teb9DsVGeK4nX3GIfUD8~5mZQIJrm2Sw3fv8r7y9uDUXtURxxAoYDR8L3UJTc5BzcP6Pbv0ZlYcZsqTA~yVOWwucK7cSdNGPEZhM3HdwDyRoRYAEx6wPGy1Nk84azCGifDgsPfWdultq889CPW8XgAJ7PM1PfWqor1SL7sAqUUaqIqHpQ0BWa45bbOInP7dZ6kedX5QgzCZqNXd~TjToQNaaJuzJ21hwDmzbVJ~B2fspD9bjnRUkz1OA0NJZwpSBi9SysrQfPxy2FRDXYWxZhSdo3kZXXfiB~cNQFTY3aI6g63-w7slYYty7MnMTYw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Valley County commissioners on April 7 authorized a professional services agreement with Shannon Wilson to analyze pavement and subbase conditions on sections of West Roseberry and West Mountain, a step county staff said is needed to prioritize repairs and refine cost estimates.

County staff said the work will use ground-penetrating radar and other analysis to identify failures in the subbase and pavement fractures, and to recommend targeted treatments for different sections. \"You're gonna look at it so you could see the subbase,\" a staff member explained, adding the analysis will show \"if there's any failure to the subbase\" and whether paved areas have fractures.

The agreement was described as a short-term analysis to inform budgeting and programming. County staff said, weather permitting, the consultant could be in the field in late April or early May and that final recommendations and cost estimates would follow several weeks after fieldwork. Commissioners approved the contract with authority \"up to $30,000.\" The motion carried by voice vote.

Commissioners used the discussion to press for a larger preventive maintenance program. A commissioner said the county needs to \"get back to a preventative maintenance program,\" warning that failing to protect new pavement within the first two years can cause it to lose a large portion of its structural strength. Staff said they will bring funding priorities back to the board after the analysis is complete.

The pavement analysis item was discussed alongside broader funding questions. One commissioner said the state legislature had recently provided new funding and suggested the commissioners schedule a work session to discuss long-term funding strategies for county roads.

The agreement funds only the condition analysis; any follow-on construction or repairs would require separate budget decisions and approvals.","County commissioners approved a professional services agreement with Shannon Wilson to analyze base and pavement conditions on sections of West Roseberry and West Mountain roads to inform prioritization and budgeting for repairs.","actionData","errors"]

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