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Commissioners enter executive session as mediation begins in Hayden Area Regional Sewer Board dissolution

Kootenai County Board of Commissioners · December 3, 2025
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Summary

Commissioner Duncan said mediation on the Hayden Area Regional Sewer Board dissolution starts the next day; after public comment the board voted to enter executive session under Idaho code and later voted to exit, directing staff to proceed as discussed.

Commissioner Duncan told the board that mediation in the Hayden Area Regional Sewer Board dissolution case would begin the next day and asked the commissioners to align on positions. The board opened the floor for public comment. Ron Hartman addressed the helicopter agreement earlier in the meeting and during this public comment period reiterated concerns about volunteer dependence, long‑term costs and litigation risk.

Following public comment, Commissioner Duncan moved that the board enter executive session “pursuant to Idaho code 74 2 0 6 1 d.” A second was called and a roll‑call vote recorded: Commissioner Eberlein, "Aye"; Commissioner Duncan, "Aye"; Chair Metairie, "Aye." The board entered executive session at 11:16 a.m.

At 11:16 a.m. the board moved to exit executive session; Commissioner Duncan moved that the board exit and proceed with staff as discussed. The motion carried by roll call with commissioners recorded as voting "Aye." Staff were directed to proceed as discussed in the executive session.

Ending: The board adjourned at 11:16 a.m.; no further details of the executive session were disclosed on the public record.