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Juvenile detention contract decision delayed as county seeks legal counsel
Summary
County staff presented two detention options—Mini‑Cassia at $235/day and Twin Falls County at $250/day—and the board tabled the decision until legal counsel can advise. Staff was allowed to buy office chairs and a scanner from existing budget lines.
Carol Johnson presented the board with two options for a juvenile detention services contract and an office equipment request. Johnson said the county could contract with Mini‑Cassia at "$235.00 a day" or with Twin Falls County at "$250 a day," noting the county could buy a block of days but would be billed extra if usage exceeded that allotment. The board did not make a selection and agreed to table the contract until the next meeting so they can seek legal counsel.
Johnson also requested permission to purchase four chairs and a scanner for her office from already‑budgeted funds; the board indicated they had no objection and did not require a formal vote. The item is scheduled for further consideration at the board's next meeting, where legal counsel is expected to be present to advise on contract terms and liabilities.
