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Lincoln County approves permits, vehicle exemptions and surplus sales during routine meeting
Summary
The Board approved administrative items including approval of claims/minutes, authorization of a special liquor permit for Big Red Liquor, a right-of-way signature for Olsson Farms, three motor-vehicle tax-exemption applications, and declarations to sell scrap iron, aluminum signs and batteries as surplus.
The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners handled a slate of routine administrative items and motions during its meeting.
Minutes and claims: The board moved to approve the March 30, 2026 minutes and to accept the claims and treasurer receipts, with the standard caveat that any disputed items may be pulled for later review.
Permits and right-of-way: The board authorized the chair to sign a special designated liquor permit for Big Red Liquor for an April 11 event (the chair and staff noted that the state liquor commission’s timing is independent of the board’s recommendation). The board also authorized the chair to sign a right-of-way application submitted by Olsson Farms Inc. for an underground power crossing on Plat Valley Parkway; Jason Schultz, county highway superintendent, recommended approval after confirming the paperwork and required fees.
Motor-vehicle tax exemptions: The board approved three Form 457 motor-vehicle tax exemptions recommended by Lincoln County Treasurer Sher Newton: an exemption for People's Family Health Services (a 2014 Toyota van used for charitable/training purposes), an exemption for Two Rivers Fellowship (a 2024 GMC Savannah van used for transport), and an exemption for Bethl Evangelical Free Church for multiple vehicles and a cargo trailer used for church-related transport.
Surplus property declarations: The highway superintendent reported accumulated scrap material in the county yard — an estimated 80–100 tons of scrap steel — and the board declared the scrap iron, obsolete aluminum signs and batteries as surplus and authorized county officials to sell these items under statutory procedures. Commissioners discussed market prices and the logistics of pick-up versus county delivery.
All routine approvals were advanced by motion and roll call. Commissioners asked staff to follow up on a detailed phone-bill itemization and to coordinate with vendors and the county attorney on surplus sales logistics.
