Commissioner Duncan told the board that mediation concerning the dissolution of the Hayden Area Regional Sewer Board was scheduled to begin the following day and reviewed attorney guidance related to the mediation. The board opened the floor for public comment.

Ron Hartman spoke during public comment and urged caution, reiterating concerns already voiced in the helicopter discussion: he warned that volunteer help could disappear and that county costs and litigation exposure could increase if the county takes on related responsibilities. "I just have a gut feeling that if you do take this over, the free help's gonna dry up real quick," Hartman said.

Following public comment the board moved into executive session. Commissioner Duncan moved to enter executive session "pursuant to Idaho code 74-206 1 d," a motion seconded by another commissioner. Commissioners Eberlein, Duncan and Chair Metari voted "Aye" on the motion to enter executive session. The minutes record the board later moved to exit executive session and Commissioner Duncan moved that the board "exit executive session with staff to proceed as discussed." The exit motion was seconded and approved with the same three "Aye" votes. The meeting adjourned afterward.

The meeting record shows the board sent staff to proceed as discussed in executive session; the transcript does not record specifics of the executive-session discussion or any public-record decisions stemming directly from that closed session.