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Approved — Meeting minutes (May 19): The board approved the May 19 meeting minutes with the changes noted on the record. The motion to approve was moved and seconded and commissioners voted “aye.” No roll-call tally was provided in the transcript.

Approved — Boise National Forest grant modification: The board approved a modification to an existing Boise National Forest grant that staff said adds $19,457 to an existing award previously referenced as $24,112.79. The board authorized the chairman to sign the modification. The motion was moved and seconded and commissioners voted “aye.” No roll-call tally was provided in the transcript.

No other formal board votes (ordinances or resolutions) were recorded in the transcript for this meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Valley County Board of County Commissioner Meeting May 27, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Valley County Board recorded two formal approvals: an approval of modified meeting minutes from May 19 and an approval of a grant modification for a Boise National Forest award. Both actions were approved by voice vote; specific aye/nay tallies were not recorded in the transcript.","taxTitle","Valley County, Idaho","taxId",51032,"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},6647930,"Annex remodel hits procurement and scope issues as contractors and county discuss next steps",337,2011000,2348000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3517004-c316862eeedf341a7b746fb23163d9f7&start=2011&end=2348","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3517004-c316862eeedf341a7b746fb23163d9f7/thumbnail_2011000.jpg","/articles/6647930/Valley-County/Idaho/Annex-remodel-hits-procurement-and-scope-issues-as-contractors-and-county-discuss-next-steps","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6647930-4730f8302c5119242d3afcf580ebf294/orig.mp4?Expires=1770962552&Signature=IvZObDAYV4qxZo8CEKOk8ADFXM5ehGQuvlwtFpLCrKjVYpffZzxCzsQeYUTlNXyMWLmwpn4nLsOpxyYSIiPG0Z~TP7hsprdHGlmHeHkVX1TNi5MDuWmP~~bow66SuV-ZI56CSLbl6Lg3OEuhBomzakQz4RFsy3tc~WbpjyjFuDUi2Z2wbe0DMbriCt47c0-~Y9R2RtrKhMHYfmkBfQd4UhjMDYp7FYYhxfDsKndAAiNIjFDeVK~QEHRxTdZo2~r8TsbscHzDlSigzijGh12VRAx-niMhg3ZLf14AdtcBpQtaIy8iB8bRIBRwdwKI0dowRypsV14HNbjjXsml7Voi5w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Commissioner Thompson and contractors on May 27 debated how to proceed with the Valley County annex remodel after bidders raised concerns that the county’s original construction documents lacked sufficient detail for competitive, accurate bids.

Why it matters: contractors told commissioners the early drawings were a “first draft” and omitted key construction details — such as partition wall connections, the location and relocation of many sprinkler heads, and HVAC/ERV scope — which can materially increase costs. Contractors urged a full scope of work and clearer construction drawings before awarding work.

Joseph Downerhold, owner of Downerhold Construction Services, told the commission the initial plans lacked needed details such as how partition walls attach to floors and how sprinkler heads near new dividing walls would be relocated. He said uncertainty forced bidders to include contingency amounts; he estimated the missing details could add substantial cost and said one bid looked “probably a hundred thousand dollars fat” because it included high contingency for unknown sprinkler and HVAC work.

Downerhold and other contractors recommended preparing a clear construction scope and running a competitive bid through the Associated General Contractors (AGC) or a similar process to get accurate pricing. He suggested a design-build approach could produce better value if the county sought to keep tighter control of scheduling and costs.

Commissioner Thompson said the county had revised the scope after rejecting an earlier bid and planned to act as general contractor in order to control costs and schedule. Thompson said the county will hire a superintendent to manage subs and expects subs to bid directly on discrete packages (electrical, cabinetry, casework, sprinklers, HVAC). Brian (county staff) was said to be preparing a contract for the revised approach to be considered in a future meeting.

Contractors flagged specific trade issues: sprinkler-head relocations (requirements when heads are within four inches of walls), carpet protection or replacement where work disturbs existing finishes, expensive knotty-alder casework, and potential HVAC mechanical upgrades including ERV sizing that could be triggered by the building’s occupancy changes. One contractor suggested carbon-monoxide-triggered ERV controls could allow a smaller, less costly ERV unit in some areas, but noted that mechanical scope and code compliance require detailed specifications.

Several contractors said the original bid advertisement had inconsistent dates and limited circulation (the county advertised in a local newspaper), and one bidder asked why the county did not solicit help from contractors to value-engineer the project before rejecting the initial bid.

County staff and contractors said they had since produced clearer plans, walked the building multiple times, and intend to solicit competitive subcontracts while the county serves as the general contractor. The commissioners asked staff to ensure all subs hold the required public-works licenses and to continue refining the scope to limit surprises.

There was no formal vote on contracting approach at the meeting; commissioners and staff said they will proceed with the revised plan and return contract documents for formal approval.","Contractors and county officials debated plans, scope details and bidding for the Valley County annex remodel. Contractors warned the county’s initial drawings lacked construction detail, raising cost and sequencing concerns; county leaders said they revised the scope and will proceed with an in-house general-contractor approach using subs.",{"_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},6647934,"Valley County OKs modification to Boise National Forest weed-management grant; staff outline related road and bridge projects",1499,64000,1563000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3517004-c316862eeedf341a7b746fb23163d9f7&start=64&end=1563","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3517004-c316862eeedf341a7b746fb23163d9f7/thumbnail_64000.jpg","/articles/6647934/Valley-County/Idaho/Valley-County-OKs-modification-to-Boise-National-Forest-weed-management-grant-staff-outline-related-road-and-bridge-projects","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6647934-6234909b55f7bbe047c6a36cd740f671/orig.mp4?Expires=1770962552&Signature=nEfzH8GKHzpdY4xrWw1BQbUcaO5bTtiS9sqT8eP1Ml2LWJ3t3tiomxcSYZHBoRZNVSzydhCkI5wYvUVZri~CN6Ju8KIKZANClI3dJGOQe2m8fvfoTg~sEs1cLEsA3aJI2Q17vWnUkUnauxMals7ZtZNgOdBMLXkb9StLJxeVkm4-EbbqTlVdwLf55RiabrFQH86RuJunE5RH6UBO7vCgSEQs99wsKvL9qrS5zo7qTvwehONqbqy8xo5OKDVUhyOFUitymMu~vmBI96rNtbLTScTlX8JchysIdMuYu0s4CO9RA2zXgvmNtc-pS-NA06GTScOwwMDR3r16rHl7hdWL-g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Valley County Board of Commissioners on May 27 approved a modification to a Boise National Forest grant that county Road and Bridge staff said will expand inventory and treatment work for noxious weeds in areas disturbed by recent fires.

The change adds $19,457 to an existing Boise National Forest award that Road and Bridge staff said already totaled $24,112.79. The commissioners approved the modification and authorized the chairman to sign the updated grant agreement.

Why it matters: county road and resource staff said the additional money will fund inventory work over burned and disturbed ground following several fires and will support limited spraying and GPS mapping of infestations. Staff warned the work covers a large area and could require overtime for seasonal employees, which may require a later budget reopening and public hearing so reimbursable expenses can be placed in the correct fund.

Steve, a Road and Bridge staff member who presented the item, told commissioners the grant work will focus “any place there’s disturbed ground or they cut roads,” including access roads and fire lines in areas affected by the Goat, Snag, Nelly and Bulldog fires. He said crews will use UTVs to inventory sites, GPS locations and perform some spraying where needed.

Clerk Miller, County Clerk, warned that although the grant funds are reimbursable, the county must ensure expenses are in the proper fund and likely will need to reopen the budget and hold another public hearing if overtime is paid from local accounts before reimbursement is received. “I do think we’ll have to potentially have another public hearing just to make sure that it’s transparent of what the county is, in fact, doing,” Miller said.

Commissioners and staff discussed that the inventory could cover thousands of acres, with some speakers noting the footprint might extend to hundreds of thousands of acres in terms of attention area. Steve said a mix of inventory and targeted treatment was planned and that some areas are not yet accessible.

Staff also briefed commissioners on related and upcoming grants and projects: a Four Corners FEMA grant of roughly $300,000 to support a kickoff and scoping meeting; coordination on a Frank Church River of No Return cooperative agreement (MOU) with neighboring counties for weed-management cooperation; a Western Federal Lands Lakeshore Drive project the county estimated at about $6 million for design and construction; and LTAC-funded safety and guardrail work and culvert lining projects (including work at Willow Creek, Mud Creek and a Gold Fork bridge rehab).

Other operational notes included the start of mosquito trapping earlier in the month with five or six traps being set, and upcoming local Road Department training and certification events. Commissioners and staff also discussed potential staffing impacts from the extra grant work and the need to track reimbursements accurately.

The board approved the grant modification by voice vote; the record shows the motion was moved and seconded and commissioners indicated “aye.”

Looking ahead: staff said they will work with the County Clerk to determine whether a formal budget amendment and public hearing are required before using overtime funds and will return with the recommended administrative steps if needed.","The Valley County Board of Commissioners approved a modification to an existing Boise National Forest grant to expand noxious-weed inventory and limited treatment after recent fires. Road and Bridge staff outlined several related projects and grants, including a Four Corners FEMA award and a Western Federal Lands Lakeshore Drive project.","actionData","errors"]

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