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Court services department head Jacques Lafay told commissioners the per-day rate to house a juvenile in the Ada County facility increased from $236 to $296, a $60 daily rise that Lafay attributed in part to higher costs for drug, alcohol and mental-health counseling and programming at the facility. Lafay said the county used $9,676 under the fiscal 2025 contract and has budgeted $35,000 for the year, which the county estimates would cover about 116 detention days.

The contract prompted discussion about alternatives and cost control. Lafay said the county has sought to limit use of detention where possible and has used community-based supervision, including GPS-enabled house arrest for juveniles, at a reported fee of $7 per day; he said two juveniles were currently on GPS supervision. Lafay also noted that the county’s juvenile caseload and the length of individual detentions can vary — he said one juvenile held under the prior year’s cases spent about 30 days in custody — and that charges for detained youths in the prior year included burglary and malicious injury to property.

Commissioners moved, seconded and approved the agreement. County staff noted the urgency: the existing agreement expires Sept. 30 and needed to be on the agenda because of the deadline.

The contract does not create a local detention facility; Lafay said staff believe using Ada County’s facility remains less expensive than building and staffing a local juvenile detention center.

What the county will pay under the new per-day rate and how often the county will need to use detention could affect future budgets; commissioners did not amend the county’s current detention budget at the meeting.

Votes at a glance:
- Motion: “Approve the agreement between Valley County and Ada County for juvenile detention” (mover: unidentified commissioner; second: unidentified commissioner). Outcome: approved unanimously. County staff said the contract must be executed before Sept. 30.

Background: The county’s court services office recommended continuation of the agreement after reviewing last year’s usage and program costs. Staff emphasized the county’s use of alternatives to detention where appropriate.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Valley County Board of County Commissioner Meeting September 24, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Valley County commissioners voted to approve an agreement with Ada County to continue using Ada County’s juvenile detention facility, a contract county staff said must be finalized before the current agreement expires Sept. 30.","taxTitle","Valley County, Idaho","taxId",51032,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_32":75,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":76,"_40":77,"_42":78,"_44":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},6466386,"Valley County sets polling places for Nov. 5, 2025; absentee ballot requests to be sent this week",235,529000,764000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5824348-aec9a25f2270490b79c80a0e947274ca&start=529&end=764","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5824348-aec9a25f2270490b79c80a0e947274ca/thumbnail_529000.jpg","/articles/6466386/Valley-County/Idaho/Valley-County-sets-polling-places-for-Nov-5-2025-absentee-ballot-requests-to-be-sent-this-week","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6466386-3964bb4675e359f4c32756bd8dc2fe1d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770153169&Signature=SHFBDUNAhcoWkAHyocdxLDmUJ6e2d8UIL8RdcWmmH~KHu06lsfnp6XNSrJHEPoLV--xyfJYaisBKTLZwcEaGGGmAp3odLKXbAR7Y3VeE~4iOU1AN9K927TOl0RZFcv-MWqiH904nSjcgrVOP5geHbYBJuUVItJZwHpPa6Izil~qCbmV-DmR2dT97HANU9EDC-hibAzu-9VPPUCsry~acxoh5zFs3THSwywz5roTYyuLlpXL3zaw2aac2s0r6Eae~ige7fQkFbQ8zEY5a35IR7gwpCC8j5sBkpXChcjsCLMTEc3CbW0XOHiH0AzpeO~Jr4hInSjR7VvOSMX4IgJefNw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Valley County commissioners designated polling locations for the Nov. 5, 2025 general election and heard from election staff about absentee ballot processing and early-voting plans.

County staff told the board that agreements are in place with the existing polling locations: Cascade’s voting place will be the American Legion, Donnelly voters will use the Donnelly Bible Church, and McCall voting will be at Idaho First Bank. The commissioners moved, seconded and approved the clerk’s request to designate those locations for the general election.

Kirsten Oxford, the county’s election coordinator, told commissioners absentee ballot applications are already being received and processed; she said the first batch of absentee ballots will be mailed on Thursday and that the clerk’s office will post early-voting schedules on the county’s social media and website. Oxford directed anyone with questions to the clerk’s office and said voters may request an absentee ballot online at voteidaho.gov or by completing a paper absentee-request form and mailing or dropping it off at the clerk’s office.

Votes at a glance:
- Motion: “Designate the polling locations for the November general election as stated by the clerk (Cascade: American Legion; Donnelly: Donnelly Bible Church; McCall: Idaho First Bank).” (mover: unidentified commissioner; second: unidentified commissioner). Outcome: approved unanimously.

What voters need to know: county staff said absentee ballot requests can be made at voteidaho.gov, sample ballots are available on that state site by address, and the county will publicize early-voting dates and locations on its website and social channels.","Commissioners designated polling locations for Cascade, Donnelly and McCall for the Nov. 5, 2025 general election. County election staff said absentee ballot requests are being processed and the first batch of absentee ballots will be mailed this Thursday; voters may request ballots via voteidaho.gov or by submitting forms to the clerk's office.",{"_32":87,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":88,"_40":89,"_42":90,"_44":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},6466390,"Valley County certifies tax levies for tax year 2025; staff say levy rate fell as values rose",188,346000,534000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5824348-aec9a25f2270490b79c80a0e947274ca&start=346&end=534","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5824348-aec9a25f2270490b79c80a0e947274ca/thumbnail_346000.jpg","/articles/6466390/Valley-County/Idaho/Valley-County-certifies-tax-levies-for-tax-year-2025-staff-say-levy-rate-fell-as-values-rose","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6466390-5bf0a9a79f5dd9de404c076e7991132c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770153169&Signature=dSzY2opWqOPridx6yyDdeOtORuoUuAcwKnVJbWFLy1h7dW25Vc13AVAmtnZORw1W5r1aSxiBvTEa5y-WTNi81dK4W0AkPvDsP6L8TXacVBGXoBVzsg31jdFPAUmgFh4L1oMF7wM0ZVZ2DSMPF9qn6nhf4ZZisTkMq05batxAcUuo1V7fZrIeY-DJPPGr3lePJVhuXBG6S-lXAYrKqsXx9fUTAkA2it0ZRGFRrP2I2S-or3ojonmMObjFnUBh2xrsDzJ3qbWFZ2hQd6o-uSe8mPInLPPOIOQ8xWbMi0J07xI50qxf11lT~G7nhbq9sUvWU~g7B9fCqf~9G2WLSISzBA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Valley County commissioners voted to certify the county certificate of levies, a step county staff said is required before the state tax commission formally certifies the numbers and the county treasurer posts tax levies to the tax roll.

A county staff member told the board the certificate of county levies had been prepared while staff attended an Idaho Association of Counties conference and already submitted to the Idaho State Tax Commission for final certification. The staff member said the commissioners’ role is to review and confirm the work before the state issues final notice, and that after state certification the treasurer will enter the levies on the tax roll and issue bills to property and commercial property owners. The clerk and county staff used the phrasing \"certificate of county levies for Valley County\" during the presentation.

A commissioner highlighted that the certified levy rate will be lower than last year, explaining that when property values rise the levy rate can fall even if total tax collections remain stable; the speaker praised county staff for the work. During the discussion a county official clarified a timing question: the certification is for tax year 2025 and corresponds to fiscal year 2026.

Commissioner [unnamed] moved to certify the county levies for Valley County’s taxing districts for tax year 2025 (fiscal year 2026); the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.

Process note: county staff said the certified package was submitted to the Idaho State Tax Commission; the county will await notice from the state before the treasurer posts levies and sends bills.

Votes at a glance:
- Motion: “Certify the county levies for Valley County taxing districts for tax year 2025 (fiscal year 2026).” (mover: unidentified commissioner; second: unidentified commissioner). Outcome: approved unanimously.

Background: County staff said the levy rate decreased compared with the prior year because assessed values increased; the county submitted the levies to the Idaho State Tax Commission for final certification. The county treasurer, Johanna DeFord, was named as the official who will enter levies on the tax roll.","County commissioners certified the county levies submitted to the state tax commission. County staff said the levy rate decreased because assessed values increased; the levies were submitted to the State Tax Commission and will be posted to property tax rolls by Treasurer Johanna DeFord.",{"_32":99,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":100,"_40":101,"_42":102,"_44":103,"_46":104,"_48":105,"_50":106,"_52":107,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":108,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":109,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6466380,"Public works updates: Samsung Trail phase 2 advancing; Warm Lake winter access uncertain; groomer hiring high",353,1919000,2272000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5824348-aec9a25f2270490b79c80a0e947274ca&start=1919&end=2272","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5824348-aec9a25f2270490b79c80a0e947274ca/thumbnail_1919000.jpg","/articles/6466380/Valley-County/Idaho/Public-works-updates-Samsung-Trail-phase-2-advancing-Warm-Lake-winter-access-uncertain-groomer-hiring-high","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6466380-a657778e531e449751ce7c9ca9368b6a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770153169&Signature=X0sLQ5GqS6dv6oxOnPFde~214DK~ZW0novL86X3nzDP-2-XBNqIPiqjZBHaPAkpYxL5zPmIX3Dfdo1PbmyBJ2M4W0DJmYuuQ-5vUbYD5hIEaZRrVm7hvlsAad3OWFBM1Ft4NGOo~F4gBLKxKrGzdxoWqX1rMo5xufchXPwEu240orAUv3IUHa7aJLQCrxo1h3SFebXTfLFs0cIep9YL0BVItBzJTr5oLvwM28nQvRhK0vF8tjjoLR-STPN-EKBHPplLqsbvqOYFtBDJbdHD8HTrN9kZlvaJiWtLqiMPbeqw40TfiZ6hdH-404Hsr8uv1EO6Huxwf9amqWo0rxpcAvQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Valley County public-works staff reported progress on several transportation, recreation and winter-maintenance issues, outlining both near-term construction and outstanding questions tied to private development and recreation access.

Director (presenting) said work on the Samsung Trail phase 2 project is underway and the contractor has managed neighbor concerns and change orders involving additional fill in some sections. Staff said the trail will connect to last year’s segment and extend as far south as materials and conditions allow; the portion targeted this year will reach near Oakville Lane. The county noted a pending commercial project with approved conditions of approval could provide frontage improvements — staff said a commercial frontage of roughly 800–900 feet was discussed and that a developer might be required to provide a 35-foot easement or other improvements that could be applied to trail construction. County staff said they will review whether the developer’s frontage work can be used to move the trail alignment or pay toward extending the trail further south.

Public-works staff also discussed uncertainty about winter grooming and access at Warm Lake. Staff said Perpetua’s development received approval to proceed to design review and that the county has not yet received definitive notice whether Perpetua or another contractor will maintain plowing at Warm Lake Summit this winter. Staff said a work session with the developer’s team is scheduled for Oct. 8 and that clarity is needed soon if the county must prepare an alternate grooming route; county staff characterized the timing as “down to the wire.”

On operations, staff reported an unusually large pool of applicants for groomer positions — nine applications at the time of the meeting — and said one experienced operator had been offered a position, with additional full- and part-time hires to follow. Staff also said a new planner will start next month and will be introduced to the board at a future meeting.

Commissioners and staff discussed next steps tied to contractors, easements and potential funding offsets from private development. No formal action was taken at the meeting; staff asked commissioners to review design proposals and discuss the Perpetua development in the scheduled Oct. 8 work session.

Background: The Samsung Trail project connects to prior trail work and has required additional material in places to raise the trail out of drainage ditches; staff said the contractor’s performance and neighbor coordination have been positive.","County public works reported progress on Samsung Trail phase 2, discussed how a pending commercial project could affect trail easements, and said uncertainty over Warm Lake winter route remains. Staff also reported robust applications for groomer positions and that a new planner will start next month.","actionData","errors"]

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