The Kootenai County Board of Commissioners on Nov. 25 approved a slate of routine fiscal, procurement and program actions including payables, equipment repairs, facility maintenance and small grants.

Financial approvals: The board approved payables for Nov. 17–21, 2025 totaling $869,087.37 and jury panel payments of $8,343.20.

Equipment and repairs: Solid Waste Director John Phillips asked for approval to repair a 2013 John Deere excavator (asset #6495) after soliciting quotes; staff reported Berco LLC offered the lowest quote with new parts and recommended repairs up to $115,000, which the board approved. Jeff Fuller presented a $64,658 Juno Construction bid to build a dividing wall in the marine patrol garage to address an insurance audit finding; the board approved that work.

Facilities and planning: Director Vohler requested $8,500 from fund balance to pay LTA Architects for concept drawings and cost estimates for a potential new 9‑1‑1 call center; the board approved the concept‑drawing contract not to exceed $8,500. Vohler also summarized a courthouse basement waterproofing package (Premier Basement Systems and KH Drywall) with a combined request of $59,880 to address moisture, crack repairs, drywall, carpet/base/paint and landscape changes; Brandy Falcon said restricted courthouse funds could partially cover the repair. The board approved the waterproofing and associated repairs.

Airport and grants: Kim Stevenson requested approval of work order No. 25008 with Adura Group for snow‑removal equipment design and procurement for $53,538.67; the purchase is contingent on a future FAA grant expected to reimburse 95% in FY2026. The board approved the work order.

Personnel and program items: The board approved a pay reclassification and pay increase for a judicial staff attorney after Lisa Cheesbrough’s presentation. Deputy Doug Goodman reported the Holidays and Heroes program received a $2,250 Walmart grant to support holiday shopping with deputies; the board accepted the grant. Stephanie Drobni presented the Department of Justice equitable-sharing certification for FY25; the board approved the certification for use of DOJ‑shared funds by the special investigations unit.

Training and equipment resolution: Sergeant Jason Bates requested $3,600 in asset-forfeiture funds to send two deputies to SHOT Show 2026 and reported the asset‑forfeiture balance is approximately $83,000; the board approved the training expenditure. Bates also presented Resolution 2025‑88 to trade in 15 older patrol rifles (nearly 20 years old) to Arms Unlimited to offset replacement purchases; the resolution passed.

Other ratifications: The board ratified authorization for ICRMP to send a demand letter dated Nov. 18, 2025, to VitalCore Health Solutions relating to the Campbell claim. The meeting concluded after brief public comment thanking commissioners for their position in Hayden negotiations.