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The board voted 3-0 to approve claims, board orders and junior college bills for April 28. Clerk Miller moved the motion and it was seconded and approved by voice vote.

Clerk Miller proposed setting the Valley County budget public hearing for Aug. 27, 2025, at 1 p.m.; the board approved the hearing date by motion and voice vote. Miller said the Clerk’s Office must receive taxing-district hearing dates by April 30 to share them with the assessor for inclusion in assessment notices.

The board approved a memorandum of agreement to participate in NextGen 911 operations with the regional public safety communications commission. The MOA covers sharing GIS addressing and moving to NextGen trunking and IP-based lines; the board moved and seconded approval and voted aye.

Director Phillips asked for a second county phone to separate work and personal communications. Commissioners approved use of an existing county device for Court Services, with a motion and unanimous voice vote.

Public-works and recreation funding documents described as local-option tax (LOT) lot-fund agreements for snow removal and maintenance—totaling $13,000 across multiple recipients—were presented and the board moved and approved those agreements.

Several agenda items that drew substantive discussion were not finalized with an approving vote. A motion to use PILT funds to purchase a second sheriff’s vehicle was made and seconded but tabled pending legal review of procurement and local-purchase policies (see separate article on the sheriff’s vehicle discussion).

Votes at a glance
- Approve claims, board orders, junior college (April 28): moved by Clerk Miller; outcome: approved by voice vote.
- Set budget public hearing for Aug. 27, 2025, 1 p.m.: mover Clerk Miller; outcome: approved by voice vote.
- Approve Memorandum of Agreement for NextGen 911 with regional communications commission: mover (not specified in motion text); outcome: approved by voice vote.
- Approve a county cell phone for Court Services (use of existing county device): mover Director Phillips; outcome: approved by voice vote.
- Approve local-option tax lot-fund agreements (snow removal / lot funds, total $13,000): mover Director [Roads/Facilities]; outcome: approved by voice vote.
- Motion to fund second sheriff’s vehicle from PILT funds: mover Commissioner (not specified); outcome: tabled for legal review.

The votes recorded in this roundup reflect motions and outcomes read aloud in the meeting; named movers and seconders were provided in some motions and not in others. The board used unanimous voice votes for the approved items listed above.

Looking ahead, the budget public hearing will be included in assessor mailing schedules once the Clerk’s Office distributes taxing-district hearing dates, and staff said they will follow up on the tabled procurement question with the prosecuting attorney.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Valley County Board of County Commissioner Meeting April 28, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Valley County commissioners on April 28 approved routine claims and board orders, set the county budget public hearing for Aug. 27, and approved participation in a regional NextGen 911 memorandum of agreement, among other motions.","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},6582301,"County IT begins transition to valleycountyid.gov domain; staff to craft AI usage policy",120,2229000,2349000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3139233-0e15df0915355157f132229059d98ff4&start=2229&end=2349","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3139233-0e15df0915355157f132229059d98ff4/thumbnail_2229000.jpg","/articles/6582301/Valley-County/Idaho/County-IT-begins-transition-to-valleycountyidgov-domain-staff-to-craft-AI-usage-policy","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6582301-e24c41b6c50384f40fe18c043c042100/orig.mp4?Expires=1771147302&Signature=iBPKmIpi17x5vEv19gymBykV76DzMxIreaD4uA7FInif-de6AK2rs9e8YRnVzaQpxUF6Zz89Z8EU5nipZiLT-ZTqYh2jx4UIIpCEwN-T4ROFhm0Gt7EXWoortb8dJkMhqOT1d2bn8YpmKhqvp7iVtbtkWadlOUMij6hGTWf0DVlnPVXiLFBgSm1RiHmnfGVjfNbZSm5IAVlcBqBDP6CAQkVo6yp69YVpmieT8yCQD6uwubdSjxAXqqQfcXqyHEADHUbBBkWDDaF2Ly~~s-CveZKgNO6R9h~htIYju9457Hp9u51~h192wWkp~0waskwc2mUJ0mEYi3hiXBf0z6cSrw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Valley County IT staff updated the commissioners April 28 on two technology items: transitioning county email to an official valleycountyid.gov domain, and drafting policy around employee use of artificial-intelligence tools.

IT reported testing is underway and that the county will move to the valleycountyid.gov domain; staff has notified employees and will coordinate public outreach so external partners and residents understand the change. IT said the old email addresses will continue to work for a transition period to allow employees to update business cards and communications.

On AI, IT said employees have requested use of language models for drafting and routine tasks but the county does not yet have an official policy. IT recommended developing a policy with the county’s legal team before broad deployment of AI tools, and highlighted cybersecurity and accuracy concerns. Commissioners and department directors agreed the county should implement a clear policy and include cybersecurity safeguards.

Next steps: IT will continue domain rollout testing, coordinate with communications staff for external notice, and work with legal to draft an AI usage policy for staff review.","IT staff reported tests for moving county email to an official .gov domain and noted work with legal to draft an AI-use policy for county employees.",{"_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},6582306,"Court Services seeks signage changes at McCall annex; commissioners approve county device for staff",273,1437000,1710000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3139233-0e15df0915355157f132229059d98ff4&start=1437&end=1710","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3139233-0e15df0915355157f132229059d98ff4/thumbnail_1437000.jpg","/articles/6582306/Valley-County/Idaho/Court-Services-seeks-signage-changes-at-McCall-annex-commissioners-approve-county-device-for-staff","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6582306-548f757b9c7fffbf6298a3b5a84d6e0a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771147302&Signature=nzIS-K6XQYUNF4V7K1rM0sWNm5ZQNsgxTMhTkXh3t3T5YUDlw-9sLOJ1lM38RWNF7jqSAlkjzZQkQezNrw54E0M6Glpjx5o3D8of4~~B3l89SI6niPyVp3r-w82mRoFmNcVn8PReAa5YTrpk2ERVJKPDwBNuhehML-KCe1FqD17MNVDokN7dRIVKaHEJvkLqkgoO7lxEm6oOzzZrpEd3EFVtNr69hZZ44dKTPllDLdC8WfHPuM4IknyznTbIK78IYfx0pKbRiwXkB2VqT5LvsP8UPdGFpiPRjbSztibzabws2B1TEM-Zpa2crwKIahKKGKbbbQSuehZD57Dc~4COZg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Court Services Director Phillips asked commissioners for permission to power-wash and adjust signage at the McCall courthouse annex so the building better communicates the services provided there, and requested permission to use an existing county cell phone for work communications.

Phillips said the north side of the building has black streaking and that the front entry currently carries mixed signage that reads City of McCall and Police Department; she proposed changing the front lettering to read \"Valley County Court Annex\" with \"Probation Services\" under it so visitors immediately see the building’s county function. Phillips said she had spoken with facilities staff about a power wash and asked Scott Clingan to trim a tree that currently obscures part of the lettering. Commissioners indicated building maintenance is appropriate under facilities and that, assuming budget authority, they had no objection to the proposed changes; one commissioner noted the work should be added as an action item in future agendas if formal approval is required.

On the phone request, Phillips said she needs a separate work device to keep professional communications distinct from personal devices. Staff said IT has an existing phone the department can use at no additional cost. The board moved and approved issuance of the county device for Court Services by voice vote.

Relevant administrative direction included asking facilities to schedule power washing and to confirm whether lettering changes can be completed from existing maintenance budgets. Phillips said she would coordinate with facilities and notify the board if any additional budget action is required.

No change to the annex’s use or staffing was made at the meeting; the board’s approvals covered device assignment and direction for facilities to address exterior cleaning and signage visibility.
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Staff said the County is finalizing a CWPP update with the fire working group and expects to present it to the board for approval. The CWPP will be used as the foundation for applying for mitigation grants; staff asked for written edits by May 1 and said the CWPP will be presented to cities and stakeholders after finalization.

On operational items, staff confirmed the schedule for residential woody-debris drop-off (the county will accept residential woody debris at the dump during closed fire season between May 10 and Oct. 20) and announced a “bring it, don’t burn it” bin event set for May 24–June 5, facilitated by local fire departments. A wildfire preparedness event is scheduled for May 10 at Donnelly Fire from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Firewise grants drew notable attention: staff said they received 70 applications this year compared with 40 last year and estimated that fully funding all applications would require roughly $238,000. Staff said the county’s annual local allocation for Firewise grants is limited (staff comment: “we only allocate $50 every year for these funds”), so the program cannot fund every application without additional outside funding. The Firewise grants operate as a 50/50 match: the county reimburses half of the approved project cost after inspections and before/after photos.

Staff also described a grant-supported outreach and evacuation study conducted with Boise State University to assess how Cascade residents received evacuation messaging and to refine future evacuation maps and mailers. Those mailers will be sent by grant-funded partners and will not be a county expense, staff said.

Next steps: staff will finalize the CWPP edits, seek approval from the board, continue grant applications tied to the updated CWPP and coordinate the May bins and outreach events. Staff told commissioners they will present the CWPP for final approval and continue to pursue funding to expand Firewise grants where demand is competitive.","County staff reported progress on the Community Wildfire Protection Plan update, upcoming bins and outreach events, and a surge in Firewise grant applications that outpaces current local funding.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6582314,"Commissioners debate sheriff vehicle purchases; motion to use PILT tabled for legal review",321,689000,1010000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3139233-0e15df0915355157f132229059d98ff4&start=689&end=1010","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3139233-0e15df0915355157f132229059d98ff4/thumbnail_689000.jpg","/articles/6582314/Valley-County/Idaho/Commissioners-debate-sheriff-vehicle-purchases-motion-to-use-PILT-tabled-for-legal-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6582314-00fb444c08b8c936d0f5f4d5c78b3572/orig.mp4?Expires=1771147302&Signature=mXPsV-3BMwliJj8ue4rrYzHsvnDdlfU3jgZxGHMSdEOrSFFSJrMql6UwIeAtJHusJDDlK-hbQyVOEQ-EAR~JyoWx5TtfAaUR4fBgZ1vtyfrZ7Uuu4Q8QAufp0GMjgi7OyO~tc5k~nxuZ0XJc6CWymqyB22zTSQv7ylXEvSpx62xliLa8jwELIMEYSZHqykx9H~zP8lDOxiPus7ESHl39BH~tK57TXUTqWI-bnUgRRxOvgInrykzqcUf~t9EBq3gEK6h6nv4qI3y0iCdOV~aWKNRdJ4XJ9Us5R5JYT6U8o6jZGOQ4eEX8UMxvissD34YD9vGit4ZZwyVkISEFR~fc0w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Valley County commissioners spent extended time discussing sheriff vehicle acquisitions and funding options on April 28, but postponed a final decision pending legal review of procurement rules and local-purchase preferences.

Sheriff Capari described options for acquiring police vehicles and noted timing issues tied to manufacturer ordering windows. Commissioners discussed buying two vehicles this year and setting aside three more in next year’s budget to catch up on a multi-year replacement plan. The sheriff said Cascade fund balances could cover one vehicle now.

Commissioners debated using Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) funds to purchase a second vehicle. Clerk Miller reported the county’s PILT fund balance and said an upcoming fiscal-year PILT payment would add to available cash. During the exchange, Miller said: “we will be getting our fiscal year 20 25 PILT payment probably in the next month to 2 months.” The sheriff and commissioners discussed whether local purchase (to support warranty work and local vendors) should override accepting the lowest bid; one commissioner said the county’s prosecuting attorney has advised that the 10% local-preference policy is not a legal substitute for bid law.

A motion was made to take enough funds from PILT to buy the second vehicle and to pay the first vehicle from the sheriff’s capital fund. The motion was seconded with a caveat that purchases be made locally. Commissioners then agreed to table the motion and consult the prosecuting attorney to confirm procurement legality and whether local purchase preferences could be applied given state bid rules.

Discussion points and uncertainties included:
- Whether state procurement law requires acceptance of the lowest responsible bid even when a local dealer is available. A commissioner said the county’s prosecuting attorney had previously told the board the county policy on a 10% local preference was not legally binding.
- Differences in total costs when ordering locally versus using state bid pricing, and the additional expense of transporting vehicles if not drop-shipped to county pickup locations.
- The practical effect of COVID-era supply delays on vehicle ordering and the county’s multi-year plan to reduce the lead time.

Next steps: Commissioners directed staff to consult with the prosecuting attorney about legal procurement limits, to provide cost comparisons (including transport and warranty considerations) and to return to the board later the same day or at the afternoon session with legal guidance and updated figures.

No binding purchase was approved at the meeting; the procurement decision remains pending legal review.","Discussion centered on buying two sheriff vehicles now and funding sources, including PILT; commissioners asked staff to check procurement rules and the prosecuting attorney before finalizing.","actionData","errors"]

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