***Monday, October 13, 2025
COURTHOUSE CLOSED FOR COLUMBUS DAY HOLIDAY
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 9:00 a.m., Commissioners met in regular session with Chairman Ben Robertson, Commissioner Tim Bertling, Commissioner Lester Pinkerton, Clerk Glenda Poston, and Deputy Clerk Stephanie Sims.
Commissioners said the Pledge of Allegiance.
Planning & Zoning Administrator Ben Jones entered the meeting at 8:55 a.m.
Bonners Ferry Herald reporter, Noah Walker entered at 8:56 a.m.
Mr. Jones stated that he has been working on a couple P&Z Commission hearings that were scheduled for next week and additional hearings for the Commissioners will take place on November 4th. He has also worked through some violations with more to follow soon. Commissioner Pinkerton stated he had another possible violation that he would forward to Mr. Jones.
Mr. Jones stated that he had been working with Debra Dreger/Addressing to put together a new work flow chart that everyone can view, see items awaiting comments and by whom. Ms. Dreger had other projects that were her priority so Mr. Jones was not sure on the timeline for completion.
Commissioner Bertling suggested that Mr. Jones should narrow that down. This should not take that long. Commissioner Pinkerton added that we have to provide a better service. If you can’t get the software working, you will have to do it by hand.
Mr. Jones stated that he would talk to Ms. Dreger to determine a timeline.
Commissioners then discussed ideas on how to proceed with violations. Chairman Robertson stated that he would like to focus on getting the permits sped up. Commissioner Pinkerton would like to see the processes sped up for both permits and violations.
The meeting with Mr. Jones ended at 9:15 a.m. and he left the meeting.
Mr. Miller left the meeting at 9:16 a.m.
Commissioners reviewed claims for payment. Fund totals are as follows:
Current Expense $ 50,354.11
Road & Bridge 58,031.14
Airport 8,821.32
District Court 5,720.39
Justice Fund 59,743.86
911 Funds 2,730.98
Parks and Recreation 522.59
Revaluation 127.72
Solid Waste 56,044.28
Tort 1500.00
Veterans Memorial 741.37
Weeds 802.91
Restorium 9,336.26
Road & Bridge Tribal Fuel Fund 74.09
Grant, Airport 487,329.80
Recapture 63-1305 18,204.71
LATCF Fund 59,203.60
TOTAL $819,289.13
Trusts
Auditor’s Trust 3,697.00
Boundary Co. Drug Court Trusts 716.88
Driver’s License Trust 10,666.50
Indigent Reimbursements 855.00
Motor Vehicle Trust Acct 205,393.67
Sherriff’s Trust Fund 59.85
Sherriff’s Special Projects 1,728.00
Odyssey Court Trust Account 29,417.11
TOTAL $252534.01
GRAND TOTAL $1,071,823.14
Citizens are invited to inspect detailed records on file in the Courthouse (individual claims & Commissioners’ allowance & warrant register record 2025-2026).
Commissioner Bertling moved to sign Commissioner meeting minutes from the week of October 6. Commissioner Pinkerton second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Bertling moved to sign Sponsor Certificate of Title for Parcel Numbers A-5 & A-11 for Federal Project No: 3-16-0004-027-2025. Commissioner Pinkerton second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Pinkerton moved to sign Resolution 2025-44 Authorizing transfer of funds from Road & Bridge to Auditor’s Trust. Commissioner Bertling second. Motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 2025-44
TRANSFERING CASH FROM ROAD & BRIDGE TO AUDITOR’S TRUST AND TO THE ROAD & BRIDGE ACCOUNTS WHERE CASH WAS UNANTICIPATED AND PROVIDED FOR THE SUNRISE ROAD PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners, County of Boundary, State of Idaho, did establish an operating budget for the Road & Bridge Fund for the fiscal year, and
WHEREAS, money from the State of Idaho was received for use on Sunrise Road and other projects with an estimated amount to be used of $2,000,000.00 the Board of County Commissioners orders the transfer of said funds to the Auditor’s Trust for the completion of said projects. Once projects have been completed there could be funds that will need to be returned to the State of Idaho, and
WHEREAS, these funds have not been budgeted for use and it is not known what amount (if any) will need to be returned to the State, and
WHEREAS, the addition of this revenue does not affect the tax levy for Boundary County, and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to move the cash from Road and Bridge account # 02-0340 “State Grant Revenue” and place it into the “Auditor’s Trust” account #9101 to reserve the amount of $754,481.57 to be used in completion of Road and Bridge projects to be so names when authorized or returned to the State of Idaho.
A/C 2025-2522 Received 4/17/25 Revenue 02-00-0340 $2,000,000.00
Claim 2025-3928 7-7-25 02-00-670-0010 291,081.15
Claim 2025-4422 8-11-25 02-00-670-0010 400,827.97
Claim 2025-5053 9-8-25 02-00-670-0010 405,160.86
Claim 2025-5093 9-16-25 02-00-670-0010 13,353.00
Claim 2025-2319 3-24-25 02-00-484-0000 15,342.70
Claim 2025-4718 8-19-25 02-00-484-0000 78,217.02
Claim 2025-5195 9-29-25 02-00-484-0000 41,535.73
WHEREAS, we currently do not know what the State of Idaho will do with the balance of these funds, $754,481.57, it is entirely possible that some or all will need to be returned to the State of Idaho, Idaho Department of Transportation, therefore we deem it in the best interest to place the remainder of the funds, or $754,481.57 in the #9101 Auditors Trust until documentation has been provided to the county, and
NOW THEREFORE, upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried,
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk is instructed to deliver certified copies of this resolution to the Boundary County Treasurer and the Boundary County Auditor.
PASSED this 14th day of Oct., 2025.
COUNTY OF BOUNDARY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
s/________________________________
Ben Robertson, Chairman
s/_______________________________
Lester Pinkerton, Commissioner
s/________________________________
Tim Bertling, Commissioner
ATTEST:
s/________________________________________________
Glenda Poston,
Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners
Recorded Instrument #301292
Commissioner Bertling moved to sign Resolution 2025-45 Increasing the Justice Fund Prosecuting Attorney Budget Due to Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue. Commissioner Pinkerton second. Motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 2025-45
INCREASING THE JUSTICE FUND PROSECUTING ATTORNEY BUDGET
DUE TO RECEIPT OF UNANTICIPATED REVENUE
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners, County of Boundary, State of Idaho, did establish an operating budget for the Boundary County Prosecuting Attorney Fund Budget for fiscal year 2024-2025, and
WHEREAS, Boundary County has received reimbursement in the amount of $7,506.00 from the City of Bonners Ferry, for reimbursement for labor for staff to prepare documents for the City of Bonners Ferry Prosecuting Attorney in the amount of $7,506.00, and
WHEREAS, the Boundary County Justice Fund Prosecuting Prosecuting Attorney Budget is in need of additional revenue for fiscal year 2024-2025, and
WHEREAS, the addition of this revenue does not affect the tax levy for Boundary County, and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to increase the Boundary County Justice Fund as follows:
Revenue Account Number Expense Account Number
0008-00-0391-0018 0008-03-0409-0000 $5,598.00
0008-00-0391-0018 0008-03-0416-0000 223.92
0008-00-0391-0018 0008-03-0411-0000 428.25
0008-00-0391-0018 0008-03-0410-0000 669.41
0008-00-0391-0018 0008-03-0440-0000 586.42
NOW THEREFORE, upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried,
IT IS RESOLVED, that the increase to the Boundary County Justice Fund Revenue Account Numbers and the Boundary County Justice Fund Prosecuting Attorney Budget Expense Account Numbers as outlined above is hereby authorized and ordered, and
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk is instructed to deliver certified copies of this resolution to the Boundary County Treasurer and the Boundary County Auditor.
DATED this 14th day of October, 2025, for the year ending 9-30-25
COUNTY OF BOUNDARY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
s/_________________________
Ben Robertson, Chairman
s/______________________________
Lester L. Pinkerton, Commissioner
s/______________________________
Tim Bertling, Commissioner
ATTEST:
s/ ______
Glenda Poston, Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners
Recorded Instrument #301293
Commissioner Pinkerton moved to sign Resolution 2025-46 to Establish Selkirk Cooperative Weed Management Grant Revenue Account & Expense Budget Due to Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue. Commissioner Bertling second. Motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 2025-46
ESTABLISH THE SELKIRK COOPERATIVE WEED MANAGEMENT GRANT REVENUE ACCOUNT
AND EXPENSE BUDGET DUE TO RECEIPT OF UNANTICIPATED REVENUE
FROM THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners, County of Boundary, State of Idaho, did establish an operating budget for fiscal year 2024-2025, and
WHEREAS, Boundary County is a participant in the Idaho State Department of Agriculture Cost Share Program and the Selkirk Cooperative Weed Management Area, and
WHEREAS, the Selkirk Cooperative Weed Management Area has developed a plan for implementing noxious weed management projects in 2024-25, and
WHEREAS, the Boundary County Auditor’s Office has agreed to administer the financial portion of the plan, and
WHEREAS, upon the advice of the Boundary County Outside Auditor, a grant fund is to be established to facilitate financial administration of the plan, and
WHEREAS, $8,964.61 in unanticipated State Cost Share Funds has been received from the Idaho Department of Agriculture for that purpose, and
WHEREAS, the addition of this revenue does not affect the tax levy for Boundary County, and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to establish the Selkirk Cooperative Weed Management Grant Revenue Budget Account Number 63-00-340-00 in the amount of $8,964.61 from revenue received in fiscal year 2024-2025, and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to establish the Selkirk Cooperative Weed Management Grant Expense Budget Account Number 63-00-709-00 in the amount of $8,964.61 in order to pay noxious weeds cost share expenses.
NOW THEREFORE, upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried,
IT IS RESOLVED that the establishment of the Selkirk Cooperative Weed Management Grant Revenue Budget Account Number 63-00-340-00 and Expense Account Budget Account Number 63-00-709-00 in the amount of $8,964.61, is hereby authorized and ordered, and
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk is instructed to deliver certified copies of this resolution to the Boundary County Treasurer and the Boundary County Auditor.
PASSED this 14th day of October 2025, to be applied to September 30, 2025.
COUNTY OF BOUNDARY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
s/_________________________
Ben Robertson, Chairman
s/__________________________
Tim Bertling, Commissioner
s/__________________________
Lester Pinkerton, Commissioner
ATTEST:_s/_______________________________________________
Glenda Poston, Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners
Recorded Instrument #301294
Commissioner Bertling moved to sign Resolution 2025-47 to Establish Fire Mitigation Grant Revenue Account & Expense Budget Due to Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue. Commissioner Pinkerton second. Motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 2025-47
ESTABLISH FIRE MITIGATION GRANT REVENUE ACCOUNT AND EXPENSE BUDGET
DUE TO RECEIPT OF UNANTICIPATED REVENUE FROM THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF LANDS
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners, County of Boundary, State of Idaho, did establish an operating budget for fiscal year 2024-2025; and
WHEREAS, $121,692.42 in unanticipated grant funds has been received from the Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) for fire mitigation purposes; and
WHEREAS, the addition of this revenue does not affect the tax levy for Boundary County; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to establish the Fire Mitigation Grant Revenue Budget Account Number 102-00-324-011 in the amount of $121,692.42 from revenue received in fiscal year 2024-2025; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to establish the Fire Mitigation Grant Expense Budget Account Number 102-02-709-00 in the amount of $121,692.42 in order to pay fire mitigation grant expenses.
NOW THEREFORE, upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried,
IT IS RESOLVED that the establishment of the Fire Mitigation Grant Revenue Budget Account Number 102-00-324-011 and Fire Mitigation Grant Expense Budget Account Number 102-02-709-00 in the amount of $121,692.42 is hereby authorized and ordered; and
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk is instructed to deliver certified copies of this resolution to the Boundary County Treasurer and the Boundary County Auditor.
PASSED this 14th day of October 2025 to be effective September 30, 2025.
COUNTY OF BOUNDARY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
s/__________________________
Ben Robertson, Chairman
s/___________________________
Tim Bertling, Commissioner
s/____________________________
Lester Pinkerton, Commissioner
ATTEST:
s/____________________________________
GLENDA POSTON
Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners
Recorded Instrument #301295
Commissioner Bertling moved to sign Resolution 2026-3 establishing Schedule of Starting Wages. Commissioner Pinkerton second. Motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 2026-3
SCHEDULE OF STARTING WAGES
WHEREAS, Boundary County has reviewed its employee policy pursuant to the authority conferred by Article XII, Section 2, of the Constitution of the State of Idaho and Title 31, Chapter 8, Idaho Code, and
WHEREAS, Boundary County is a political subdivision of the State of Idaho, operating under the provision and the laws of the State of Idaho, and as such is authorized and empowered to make decisions regarding its employees’ benefits; and
WHEREAS, the Boundary County Commissioners find it necessary to revise the Schedule of Starting Wages, and
WHEREAS, Rule 4B of the Boundary County Personnel Policy that was adopted as Resolution Number 2019-19 on August 26, 2019 allows the Board of County Commissioners to review and make adjustments to the Schedule of Starting Wages by resolution as required,
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of Boundary County Commissioners that it is in the best interest of the County to amend the Schedule of Starting Wages as follows:
Starting Wages
Regular R&B All Rule of 80
Labor Only Equip Oper/Mech Law Enforce
Grade 10/1/2025 10/1/2025 10/1/2025
1 14.13 14.13 14.31
2 14.65 14.65 14.85
3 15.22 15.22 15.42
4 15.79 15.79 16.00
5 16.43 16.43 16.66
6 17.07 17.07 17.32
7 17.78 17.78 18.04
8 18.53 18.53 18.80
9 19.30 19.30 19.58
10 20.14 20.14 20.45
11 21.04 21.04 21.36
12 21.98 21.98 22.31
12 DISPATCH Dispatch Only Sheriff Office 24.81
13 22.98 26.23 23.33
14 24.02 27.27 24.41
15 25.14 28.39 25.53
16 26.33 29.58 26.75
17 27.58 30.83 28.03
18 28.92 32.17 29.38
Effective 10-1-13 $.30 per hour shift differential for 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. shift work, unless assigned
that shift in job description. Holiday, sick, vacation, comp time, jury duty, and bereavement leave do not
qualify for shift differential pay
*Law enforcement is defined as patrol deputies, dispatch, detention deputies, probation and courthouse security only.
THIS RESOLUTION shall be effective on October 1, 2025. PASSED AND APPROVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Boundary County, Idaho, on the 14th day of October, 2025
COUNTY OF BOUNDARY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
s/_______________________________
Ben Robertson, Chairman
s/_______________________________
Lester Pinkerton, Commissioner
s/________________________________
Tim Bertling, Commissioner
ATTEST:
s/________________________________________________
Glenda Poston, Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners
Recorded Instrument #301296
Commissioner Bertling moved to sign Resolution 2025-41A to Adopt the Fiscal Year 2025-26 County Budget amended to describe forgone usage. Commissioner Pinkerton second. Motion passed unanimously.
A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT
THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 COUNTY BUDGET
2025-41 amended to describe forgone usage
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF BOUNDARY, IDAHO, RESERVING THE FORGONE AMOUNT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 FOR POTENTIAL USE IN SUBSEQUENT YEARS AS DESCRIBED IN IDAHO CODE §63-802, et al.
WHEREAS, Idaho Code §31-811 empowers the board of county commissioners of each county to levy property taxes; and,
WHEREAS, Idaho Code §31-1605 requires the board of county commissioners of each county in the State of Idaho to pass an annual budget; and,
WHEREAS, Idaho Code §63-802 sets limitations on county budget requests on the amount of property tax revenues that can be used to fund programs and services; and,
WHEREAS, Idaho Code §63-802(1)(a) allows each county to increase property tax budget amounts by a maximum of 3%, plus an amount calculated based on the value of both new construction and annexation added during the previous calendar year, plus an amount for forgone taxes; and,
WHEREAS, Idaho Code §63-802(1)(f) requires that the County adopt an annual resolution to reserve additional forgone amount in order to utilize that amount in subsequent years; and,
WHEREAS, Boundary County has met the notice and hearing requirements in Idaho Code §63-802(1)(f) to reserve the current year’s increase in the forgone amount; and,
WHEREAS, Boundary County intends to use $268,345 of its current allowable forgone amount. The current forgone amount of $233,198 is also reserved for future use. Of the forgone that will be used $201,259 will be used for the renovation of the Justice Center for Boundary County, with renovation to start the fall of 2025. The $67,086 as allowable forgone will be used by all funds for maintenance and operations.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF BOUNDARY, IDAHO, that $268,345 of the current allowable forgone amount is included in the County’s budget and that the forgone balance for potential use in subsequent years is $233,198.
PASSED by the BOUNDARY COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS on the 2nd day of September, 2025, and so amended on October 14th, 2025.
COUNTY OF BOUNDARY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
s/_______________________________
Ben Robertson, Chairman
s/________________________________
Tim Bertling, Commissioner
s/________________________________
Lester Pinkerton, Commissioner
ATTEST:
s/____________________________________________________
GLENDA POSTON, Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners
Recorded Instrument #301291
Commissioner Bertling moved to sign MOU and supporting documents for 25JC-Boundary. Commissioner Pinkerton second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Bertling moved to sign RFF #3 for Highway 95 Road Access Project, RCIF-26-I-01. Commissioner Pinkerton second. Motion passed unanimously.
Solid Waste Superintendent Richard Jenkins entered the meeting at 9:57 a.m. and provided his report including the stats for the month of September. Mr. Jenkins said there was a total tonnage of 1,060 which was an 11% increase over the previous month and 32% increase over the previous year. The total vehicle count for September was 12,282 which was an 8% decrease over the previous month. Mr. Jenkins also attended a Solid Waste conference in Boise where he toured facilities and gathered ideas to potentially implement.
Mr. Jenkins reported there was a theft from the metal pile and a police report had been filed. The fence that was being installed will resolve that from happening in the future. Repairs and improvements continue on the landfill office. The gas well monitoring had exceedance of 7%, which was down from the previous month. Culverts have been removed which may help. Mr. Jenkins added that the 826 compactor repairs will begin tomorrow and the heavy land clearing had been completed.
Chairman Robertson asked if privacy screening would be included in the fence. Mr. Jenkins stated that we could, but he had not budgeted for that. He also suggested that landscaping could be done.
Chairman Robertson felt the cost would be low. Commissioner Bertling agreed the cost was low, but it would be hard on the fence. He thought that vegetation might be a better option.
The meeting with Mr. Jenkins ended at 10:28 a.m. and he left the meeting.
Probation Officer Alisa Walker entered the meeting at 10:30 a.m. to give her report. She provided a letter to Commissioners requesting permission for Maintenance Supervisor, Squire Fields to participate as a board member for the diversion program. Commissioners asked how much time that would require. Ms. Walker stated that she was hopeful that it would be once per month. Mr. Fields uses individuals in the program for maintenance projects and community service hours.
Ms. Walker thanked the Commissioners for the use of the vehicle and stated that they have about half of the caseload completed. They are now preparing for Trunk or Treat and looking for donations.
The meeting with Ms. Walker ended at 10:57 a.m. and she left the meeting.
Maintenance Supervisor Squire Fields entered the meeting at 10:59 a.m.
Commissioners discussed the numbers included in the bids and multiplied the amounts to get the annual rate. Commissioners stated that Maria’s Cleaning was the lowest cost, and asked Mr. Fields to review with them what the expectations were.
Commissioner Bertling moved to accept Maria’s Cleaning Service’s bid to provide janitorial services for the County buildings. Commissioner Pinkerton second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioners then asked Mr. Fields about his participation in the diversion program. Commissioner Pinkerton had some concerns with the timeline so that it doesn’t interfere with his primary work.
Mr. Fields informed Commissioners that the boiler was down. The repairman has re-arranged his schedule to prioritize repairs and stated that it should be back up and running later today.
Mr. Fields left the meeting at 11:07 a.m.
Commissioners recessed for lunch at 11:40 a.m.
Commissioners reconvened for the afternoon session at 1:30 p.m. with Chairman Robertson, Commissioner Bertling, Commissioner Pinkerton, and Deputy Clerk Stephanie Sims.
The appointment with Road & Bridge was cancelled due to Mr. Ryals and Mr. Barton working to complete the paving before the weather changed.
Personnel Director Pam Barton entered the meeting at 1:58 p.m. and discussed the interview that was scheduled for later in the day and the applications received for the Veterans Service Officer position.
The meeting with Ms. Barton ended at 2:21 p.m. and she left the meeting.
The appointment scheduled at 2:30 p.m. did not take place because Nicola Adams did not attend.
At 3:00 p.m., Chairman Robertson stepped down as chair and moved to go into executive session 74-206(a) to consider hiring a public officer, employee, staff member or individual agent, wherein the respective qualities of individuals are to be evaluated in order to fill a particular vacancy or need. This paragraph does not apply to filling a vacancy in an elective office or deliberations about staffing needs in general. Commissioner Bertling second. Commissioners voted as follows: Chairman Robertson “aye”, Commissioner Bertling “aye”, Commissioner Pinkerton “aye”. Executive session ended at 4:36 p.m. No action was taken.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:55 p.m.
s/________________________________
BEN ROBERTSON, Chairman
ATTEST:
s/_______________________________
GLENDA POSTON, Clerk
By: Stephanie Sims, Deputy Clerk