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County staff said the RFQ issued June 2 drew two qualified respondents. Commissioners discussed the qualifications scoring rubric and said the RFQ step is intended to confirm contractors have the necessary experience; staff clarified that the next step would be a bid so the county can determine how much of the approximately one‑mile pathway (from Elo Road toward Pearson) could be built with available funds. Staff reported phase 1 of the pathway had construction costs around $312,000. The county currently has about $250,000 in grant funding committed to Phase 2 and Valley County Pathways (a nonprofit) is fundraising to close any shortfall.

Contractors named in the RFQ materials included a firm that completed Phase 1 (identified in materials as Valdez/Falvey) and a second local contractor (listed as OLS Construction/Casey Dickinson in the submitted packet). Commissioners and staff reviewed qualifications, project experience, proposed schedules and approaches. Both respondents included schedules that met the county’s target of completing work before winter; staff noted that if the top‑ranked firm and county cannot agree on contract terms in negotiations, the county will open negotiations with the next qualified firm.

Commissioners voted to proceed to a bid phase so contractors can provide cost proposals for the full route and the county can assess the funding gap; staff will review procurement statute language and return with a recommended bid timeline and packet.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Valley County Board of County Commissioner Meeting July 7, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","After reviewing two qualified RFQ responses, Valley County Commissioners voted to move the Samhsa/Valley County pathway Phase 2 project to a competitive bid so contractors can price construction given the county’s approximate $250,000 of available 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},6511675,"Valley County agrees to pursue management of Horse Thief Reservoir campground; staff to negotiate MOU with Fish and Game",2668,1510000,4178000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5213491-d54f08066b45593c37729e1e9986799f&start=1510&end=4178","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5213491-d54f08066b45593c37729e1e9986799f/thumbnail_1510000.jpg","/articles/6511675/Valley-County/Idaho/Valley-County-agrees-to-pursue-management-of-Horse-Thief-Reservoir-campground-staff-to-negotiate-MOU-with-Fish-and-Game","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6511675-a3dc9c69bfd51a9af487783a027653c7/orig.mp4?Expires=1770717393&Signature=EPsx2ozQqXaVsYGU8Yh8JTQAEEoFnBAdkM7IObQO4kaKadVjraEwrxf9XilUsuBpOw08JoTAGmqme48epN7PbtWX4c2u4t~QKhI5hAJf1EaOf9SeedYdTUP9OdwBarRA4dL-Ga03-nsSaItUwpLBy5dwz0wuZqdlgE4frRdPXXRgXyayBUBla6YifhdzhcjceoxA-SIOK0xBmqt4yIkSKdvn-IBV5QRIWktyTs427-X0b1vRtk~PX2SZZWJYgd9waUgqEQaaxKIc~7BjODFq97Adcsa4YOpKIEc1eWK1NHd8GecEUGMu7HNmaiaZKRd9Zg~nJjZTxG5oQIw4HS-VaQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Valley County Commissioners on July 7 voted to pursue county management of the Horse Thief Reservoir campground after receiving a business plan and recommendations from the county Recreation Advisory Board, Idaho Fish and Game and representatives of the Treasure Valley YMCA.

Dave Bannon, Valley County Parks and Recreation director, and advisory board members presented a three‑year business plan and recommended that the county become the campground manager after the YMCA steps back from the role at the end of 2025. Idaho Fish and Game staff explained they own the reservoir and surrounding land, manage the fishery and boat ramps, and that statute prevents Fish and Game from charging campground fees directly; Fish and Game said it will continue to manage the fishery and related natural‑resource responsibilities and collaborate on campground operations.

Presentation highlights and financial context:
- Horse Thief Reservoir property: about 420 acres owned by Fish and Game with roughly 110 campsites across six loops.
- Capital investment: presenters said the YMCA and state investments have funded roughly $3,000,000 in improvements since 2018 and an additional ~$3,500,000 in planned work this year (state outdoor‑recreation funds) to build access and add utility hookups in two loops.
- Recent operations: campground historically operated on a first‑come, first‑served basis, average occupancy reported around 39% over recent years; four‑year averages presented showed roughly $78,000 in annual revenue and $65,500 in annual expenses, producing an average seasonal surplus of about $12,400.

The advisory board recommended the county prepare a multiyear memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Fish and Game that would include operational roles (Fish and Game to retain forestry/fishery responsibilities), a 90‑day cancellation clause, and a transition plan. The business plan asked the county to budget for a seasonal staff position in FY26, funded initially by county funds for one year and then sustained by campground proceeds, plus stipends for campground hosts (treated as contractor payments per HR guidance).

Commissioners discussed governance and decision‑making language, reservation systems, occupancy targets (the plan projects raising occupancy to ~50% with a reservation system), winter use and potential road plowing, and the desirability of a longer MOU to enable planning and hiring. Commissioners moved and voted to proceed with the effort; staff were directed to notify Fish and Game of the county’s intent, draft an MOU using the existing YMCA agreement as a starting point, prepare a transition plan and budget and start hiring preparations for the seasonal position.","Following a Recreation Advisory Board business plan and presentations from Idaho Fish and Game and Treasure Valley YMCA, Valley County Commissioners voted to pursue a management agreement to operate Horse Thief Reservoir campground and directed staff to draft an MOU, prepare a transition plan, and budget for a seasonal staff position.",{"_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},6511680,"Commissioners approve $3,000 mosquito surveillance grant agreement",68,1141000,1209000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5213491-d54f08066b45593c37729e1e9986799f&start=1141&end=1209","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5213491-d54f08066b45593c37729e1e9986799f/thumbnail_1141000.jpg","/articles/6511680/Valley-County/Idaho/Commissioners-approve-3000-mosquito-surveillance-grant-agreement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6511680-7ec31aabeb29c984c4eb08229b4e3113/orig.mp4?Expires=1770717393&Signature=WSl~2cdntfg48vlYToxMOvwuRYlW-FteIk7X86Ndlz2HZWF6it2p4Y4-GlAuuUrwuQXUrfdvlt4BRZb1dO7G0VyAE~G9ZwMV7r~dwt3RYOlFMtMKgZV83m6UOGwLPDSO4h7Y4aXX6VnVFgByqJaeSnOMqY4xJSKoj3r86jh3AkV5wgJWgQhY5qi3C3I4R3dRQbhKnVP-FSCkY9UALpyQXT84HPhYg9Ma~1N8QNSqrG~djNdqPlpDCo3Ytv1q75ZqyneurI5B51ttJaZuYxD~6vcHN86Pi9xYxzSVPrKkNGkVeoo37~MCpDl1o-PmGSXq6yzYnbR1LtDV4hjeWfm-~A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Valley County Commissioners unanimously approved a health and wildfire mosquito surveillance agreement on July 7 after the county’s weed and pest supervisor said the county qualified for a $3,000 grant.

Steve Anderson, the county weed and pest control supervisor, told commissioners the grant was difficult to secure because Health and Welfare had changed criteria; the award expires at the end of the month and Anderson said he expects to spend the funds within the available three‑week window. Anderson reported surveillance has found increasing numbers of Culex mosquitoes — the species that can carry West Nile virus — but the county has not yet tested any positive samples.

A commissioner moved to approve the agreement; the motion was seconded and approved on a voice vote.

Anderson said he will notify commissioners if surveillance detects West Nile virus. Commissioners briefly discussed seasonal work and thanked Anderson for the mosquito surveillance effort.","Valley County approved a health and wildfire mosquito surveillance agreement after the county’s weed and pest supervisor reported the county qualified for a $3,000 grant; no West Nile positives have been detected so far.",{"_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},6511684,"County discusses lease terms for Idaho Ignite childcare at former church building; no final lease approved",220,499000,719000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5213491-d54f08066b45593c37729e1e9986799f&start=499&end=719","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5213491-d54f08066b45593c37729e1e9986799f/thumbnail_499000.jpg","/articles/6511684/Valley-County/Idaho/County-discusses-lease-terms-for-Idaho-Ignite-childcare-at-former-church-building-no-final-lease-approved","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6511684-7f9d610daecdf36a4f983a07bb98a541/orig.mp4?Expires=1770717394&Signature=hJaCPyKIDF5VEzvW8VFqfFQj2Z58fGcQEkl4k3qAbP0dOD7kLil7MAql5xqbzkitHFNxenhgurqyAn-3XogmNdO9pfvQgjdqV2NUd7k9h8PzMNqqlZa9XzlMqaFMxHcByaF0DjBUXY76mUr9OtOEXQR1JpuZnRi7IZpWlzZdgydv-AmEs5qFmH7ZDi5og4UaPoL9FSB7glGDyXZ3rs4HvWDj8yEVEhdeCkr2bp2vHmvPdjaqgo3FF9JPwZrjZzYfUAWowQ4F46n1ySGVUUYfeoiaoeWKE8xWKhqYBSrEqezjd0mF~xqQhepmNM-QiFqLeyaOTX5LHYYcLZXYe5rMsA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Valley County Commissioners on July 7 reviewed terms for a proposed lease with Idaho Ignite (referred to in the meeting as the childcare operator) to operate a child‑care site in a county‑owned building currently occupied by a church.

Tracy, the prospective operator, told the commissioners that to obtain state childcare licensing the space must be fenced, childproofed, have playground equipment, and meet state recommendations; she said she will request a licensing inspection and a fire department inspection once the space is available. Tracy said the church occupying the building has indicated it will likely vacate by Aug. 1 but the county should expect them to remain through Aug. 15; Tracy said she hopes to begin work so the site could be ready by Sept. 1.

Commissioners and staff discussed financial and operational items: current rent from building tenants is roughly $450–$500 per month, and county staff said the county currently covers building costs under a single meter. Commissioners and staff raised options for splitting utility costs, but county staff said installing a separate meter or splitting panels would be costly and likely infeasible; the group discussed prorating utilities or negotiating tenant payment of specific costs (for example, snow removal and utilities). Tracy said supporters may help fund outside improvements such as fencing and playground equipment, and county staff and a county grant writer said they will explore grant opportunities (the transcript records a planned meeting with the Idaho Department of Commerce and mentions contacting workforce development and a local funder, Trace McKellip).

Commissioners asked staff to draft a lease with terms that allocate tenant improvements and county responsibilities, continue discussions about funding and grants, and coordinate inspections after the building is vacated. No formal lease was signed at the meeting; commissioners instructed staff to prepare draft documents and return with initial lease language and budget items.","Valley County commissioners discussed a proposed lease with Idaho Ignite to operate a childcare site in a county building, covering licensing requirements, tenant improvements, rent and utilities, and a target start timeline if the building becomes available in late August.",{"_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},6511688,"Valley County accepts $67,612 IDPR grant to install vault toilets at Francis Wallace",70,17000,87000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5213491-d54f08066b45593c37729e1e9986799f&start=17&end=87","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5213491-d54f08066b45593c37729e1e9986799f/thumbnail_17000.jpg","/articles/6511688/Valley-County/Idaho/Valley-County-accepts-67612-IDPR-grant-to-install-vault-toilets-at-Francis-Wallace","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6511688-859c07a3b4644839c58ddd8cca5ad616/orig.mp4?Expires=1770717393&Signature=a2Ppcy9Ou5Bm1kGldJVm9CO-5jFPMvwFChSFNEan~Z2B4DxMwoCaRAkRkq3OiOGV9kr2rz8hB38j9UKxkTPuwp2RgM2o-2l34kIjkTN0QgQPLI3aLfVtqabeX7uZJOdMDBhc502KC78kzxr2qC-nCpQRf5tqaOnlkV-coP3IYLnL3OJWaicwPUAI-Ur-OdpDR8SEj8BwkDQHaA9u~zWLb3cZLz~uTGk-Bgiw6Lk8HDdbrqMAl8cWWKZpzajl0-jVu0b6H~H4wW0RxtVVRVs2RpD8ZEYJxrrVe8k5x2IwA8kXtZOZF7XfIGej85BNMctbMMB2X2ODdiCjNhe70jzSCg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Valley County Commissioners voted July 7 to accept a $67,612 off‑road motor vehicle grant from the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation to install vault toilets at the Francis Wallace site.

County staff told commissioners the grant award requires the county to sign an acceptance and award agreement and return it to IDPR so work can begin. A county staff member said the county will forward the signed agreement to IDPR and then coordinate project work.

The commissioners discussed whether the grant will cover all costs; staff indicated details about any county contribution were raised during the conversation but not definitively specified on the record. Commissioners and staff expressed support for improving the facility and noted the toilets will remain open year‑round.

A commissioner moved to send the award acceptance and agreement to IDPR; another commissioner seconded. The motion passed on a voice vote.

Project timing and contractor work were not detailed beyond staff saying they will ask county maintenance staff (Dave) to start work after IDPR countersigns the agreement. Commissioners asked follow‑up questions about expanding parking at Francis Wallace; staff said the land manager (Idaho Department of Lands) had limited the county to expanding the footprint but not importing gravel or drain rock because of wetland concerns, which could leave the parking area muddy in winter. Staff said they are exploring moving overnight parking to Brush Creek and will return with proposals.

The commissioners directed staff to proceed with signing the award acceptance and returning it to IDPR so the county can proceed with project planning and initial work.","Valley County Commissioners approved acceptance of an Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation off‑road motor vehicle grant of $67,612 to install vault toilets at the Francis Wallace site and authorized the chair to sign the award agreement.","actionData","errors"]

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