Board approves partial release of maintenance surety for Whiskey Jack Estates Phase 1

Bonner County commissioners approved a partial release of surety for Whiskey Jack Estates Phase 1 and accepted a maintenance bond on May 19, 2026.

Alex Vance, the planning director filling in for the regular planner, told the board that phase‑1 and phase‑2 improvements were complete per memos from the county engineering and road‑and‑bridge departments and that the applicant requested returning $171,875 and substituting a two‑year maintenance bond for that amount to cover potential repairs. Vance said the county’s surety code allows a two‑year maintenance period, with the applicant eligible to request a further reduction after the first year if inspections show the work is holding.

District 1 Commissioner (chair) thanked staff for detailed reviews and said the inspection record made the motion an “easy decision.” The board moved, seconded and approved the measure by roll call.

The action authorizes the chair to sign documents accepting a maintenance bond in the amount of $171,875. The staff packet referenced the project as “SS3‑21 Whiskey Jack Estates Phase 1.” The record on file and the transcript do not provide a clear, unambiguous original surety total; the partial release and maintenance bond amounts (both $171,875) were reported in the staff presentation and approved on the record.

Next steps: county staff will execute the maintenance bond paperwork and retain oversight through the two‑year maintenance period.