Snake River Canyons Park Board

Open Meeting Minutes

Thursday, January 11, 2024

Renew Coffee, Jerome, Idaho

Attending Board Members: Chairman Bill Bridges, Sue Williams, Brenda Weekes, John Weston, Mark Reyes, Jeff Pierson, Greg Moore, and Becky Dean as alternate Board Member. Not present: Steve Paulson and Alan Clawson.

Guests: Mike Tilka as Advisor, Larry Hall with Jerome 2020 as Advisor, David Freiberg and Codie Martin with BLM, Jerome Commissioners Charlie Howell and Art Watkins, and Rebecca Wildman taking minutes.

Bill called the meeting to order at 11:10 a.m. with a quorum present. Introductions were made.

Minutes: December 14, 2023, minutes reviewed with Sue submitting corrections on the grant amounts including (PLEASE CHECK THESE) $34,8741 in two grants. The Park spent $256,419.89 and $92,321.11 is left from the grant and funds are to be used by June 2024. Sue thinks another $30k will be spent in March for the second vault toilet, and any other incidentals for the RV Camp. Sue moved to approve as corrected, Brenda second, minutes approved.

Treasurers Report: (PLEASE CHECK THESE) $11,352 in account. Tracy McKim was unavailable so the other account balances are unknown for this report. The regular account has $56,710 left but cannot verify expenditures. The I.T. account has had no expenditures. Commissioners provided $85k for the Broken Bridge project and $27,500 is unspent. Any additional expenditure must occur by July and Art will confirm the deadline date.

No approval yet from BLM for Yingst Grade improvements and if we don’t get approval soon then it may need to be paused until eagle nesting restrictions have passed. Bill asked if it is possible to use the Yingst funds of $27k for the tent park and then when tent park money comes in it can go back towards Yingst. Art will look into this too. Discussion on ARPA funds and disagreement if they need to be used by 2024 or by 2026. Bill is concerned about timing and if eagles are nesting then the project is stalled. Codie stated based on Fish and Wildlife database maps and past nests, it should be assumed the nests are occupied until outside the restriction time. Codie said Bill Bridges may be able to get certified by Fish and Wildlife to complete bird observation reporting. Codie added the BLM is understaffed in that 15 positions at their Shoshone district office, eight are now vacant.

Tent Camping: Sue said the Backcountry Horsemen members are tied up until March and will look at installing horse corrals after that. She posted notice of RV camping on a travelers Facebook page with almost 500 hits so far, mostly from equestrian travelers happy about the stopover proximity. She will monitor demand and timing. Sue has not looked at funding options for tent camping yet, but Gerald Martins estimates $100k will be needed for grading, parking and designating sites and signage. Bill said Eastern Idaho Railroad will likely donate used ties and he will get Sue a contact. Sites will be 16×16 so about 8 railroad ties per site for 11 sites equals an estimate of 90 needed. Sue will provide her written Tent Camping proposal for Bill and others to start fundraising. Bill spoke to the Twin Falls morning Rotary club and a member from Glanbia said they may be able to help. Sue will actively look to collect names of businesses and people to start fundraising for the project.

Website: Bill and Art will monitor billing and website posts.

Broken Bridge: New bridge is installed and being used. Brenda inquired if the contractor has been fully paid. Brenda added since the work was done from the North side instead of the South, there was some mild grading done and she was concerned as the BLM had not pre-approved work on the North side. Codie confirmed there was road modification but that it was not dramatic; it looked like someone mildly graded the two track roads. He reminded SRCP to remind contractors to not do any additional work, but in this case, Codie is not concerned.

The new bridge needs a name. Bill’s January newspaper article requests suggested names. Ribbon cutting is likely to be in April or May, and will confirm access issues, particularly relative to Quagga mussel closures.

Yingst Grade Easement: Brenda took Gerald Marten’s development plan to BLM on January 8^th and confirmed Dirk (front desk at BLM) has it and may work on it until John Tjaden is back. Codie thought a fair amount of clearances have already been accomplished and BLM needs to process it with their realty specialist. One year ago, Bill suggested the highway department to consider widening the road to the Yingst parking lot.

Shooting Range: John will check in with Fish and Game about the $4,700 grant for a feasibility study. Codie said the district is considering several areas to place shooting ranges. The Arizona visit was insightful as to considerations and what to not do in developing a shooting range. Codie said BLM is narrowing locations with the easiest natural use and without grazing areas. BLM has identified at least three retired gravel pits for possible 100/200 yard ranges including one in Malad by Gooding, another South of Filer, and a third by the Murtaugh bridge. BLM is looking into lead contamination issues and if you need a reclaiming company, liner use of chips.

Codie said the BLM acknowledges the SRCP’s interest in a range, but the BLM and Jerome County need to look at what is being proposed in the area outside of the park, who pays for it, runs it, etc. Discussed if the feasibility study should be pursued and Codie acknowledged the BLM would like to see those findings if it is completed. Also noted that BLM is engaging allotment holders in conversations about future land uses.

Shoshone Falls Overlook: Larry said Steven Anderson with Civil Sciences updated him on the survey and core drilling. All fieldwork is complete; their report should be done in another month or two. John had given him a footprint of drilling and based on that is there an idea how footprint might change, including the drive isle, but not much else anticipated in changes. Visual can easily be camouflaged, buildings will open to the north, and steel materials will have a rusting look and blend in. Larry believes they can present results at a future meeting.

Randel Brunmeier with the Idaho Department of Lands has worked with Idaho Power over safety concerns.  Codie martin said two large boulders came through the plant in the canyon. Fencing was installed this fall as an emergency fix. Bill added that the 3-acre private property to the East has some recent grading done and some was done on the IDL parking lot without IDL’s permition.  Bill indicated is desire for the park to acquire this property. Mention of historical burial sites, albeit one marker was fictitious, and other nearby properties.

Volunteer Service Award: Sue recommended establishing a $300 budget for volunteer recognition awards, John made the motion with Sue’s second; motion carried. Brenda suggested two awards given, one for volunteers and the other for services. Brenda nominated Gerald Martens and his company Tensco for the services award and the work he is done in helping engineer the Broken Bridge, Yingst Grade and the RV Park (see Brenda’s handout). Bill added a second nomination for the Off Roaders group for 24 years of volunteer park cleanup. Jeff felt awards are a PR benefit for the park and supports the idea of two awards. Brenda motioned to give two awards this year, one as the volunteer service award and the other for outstanding services to the park, Mark second, passed unanimously. Bill clarified that Gerald Martens will receive the services award and the Off Roaders will receive the volunteers award and awards will be given as a plaque with SRCP logo and design from Mason’s trophies.

Work on Five Year Plan: In December Brenda and Sue met with the and updated the planning packet handout with its list of all projects they’ve placed by compatibility on the map and have noted timelines and priorities. Some projects don’t need BLM clearances but for those that do, the BLM wants a clear priority list.

Brenda and Bill will next present to Jerome County Commissioners at their January 16^th meeting. Art asked for a commissioner to be included in future meetings with BLM. Brenda suggested establishing relationships with the user groups and to be mindful of those who already have rights or right-aways. Brenda clarified she needs this board to review the 5-year plan draft and BLM priorities.

Codie suggested a hiking trail from bridge to overlook and only needing the Idaho Department of Lands for easement approval. Brenda would like to prioritize said trail and suggested working with the county. Other items that can be worked on and don’t need BLM approval, include naming of ORV trails and marking already established equestrian trails. Inquired if they could use the $5k grant for placement marking and trail markers.

Codie added that designating non-motorized use areas is challenging and suggested implementing an ordinance from the county commissioners instead of BLM designation. Bill noted East of Devil’s Corral could be non-motorized and West of it could stay motorized with Codie adding that emergency use access is necessary and to not install barricades.

Sue reiterated that the Board’s action item here is to review and submit priorities noting the two columns of Board’s Priority and BLM Priority. BLM’s first priority is Yingst Grade and second is the Shoshone Overlook. Board members to send subsequent priority suggestions to Brenda before January 16^th.

Speaking Opportunities: Bill will reschedule his speaking with the Magic Valley Land Trust. He spoke to the Twin Falls AM Rotary on Tuesday.

Speakers Bureau: Sue encouraged the board not to delay in planning these events.

Security: Bill reported no issues in the past four months; only one damaged sign at Vineyard and he will replace it. Added that the Idaho Conservation League picked up eight 30-gallon bags of garbage in a cleanup at Vineyard. The Prairie Falcon Audubon is also looking to help with projects.

Maintenance: Bill said the board needs to figure out a budget on how to handle future maintenance including grass cutting and trash cleanup. Proposal needs to be submitted to commissioners by September.

Newspaper Articles: Bill’s January article has been submitted and Sue’s article on tent camping will run in February.

Open Meeting Rules: Jeff asked to defer discussion.

Closures: Brenda had sent notice that Vineyard Lake area is closed to off-road vehicles but no

signs are posted. Codie added that the non-private area of Devil’s Corral is on BLM property, is also already non-motorized, and it would also be a good place to ride horses.

Meeting Adjourned at 1:00 p.m.

Next meeting Thursday February 8, 2024, 11am – 1pm, at the 19^th Hole

Executive Sessions may be held pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1) as needed during time such sessions are called.

Note: Any person needing special accommodations to participate in the meeting should contact the committee secretary, 208-293-2426; 48 hours prior to the meeting.                                                                             

Snake River Canyons Park Board

Open Meeting Minutes

Thursday, December 14, 2023

19^th Hole Restaurant, Jerome Country Club

Attending Board Members: Chairman Bill Bridges, Sue Williams, Brenda Weekes, John Weston, Steve Paulson and newly appointed Mark Reyes. Not present: Jeff Pierson, Greg Moore, and Alan Clawson

Guests: Aaron Utz with Idaho Power, Jerome Commissioner Art Watkins, and Rebecca Wildman taking minutes.

Bill called the meeting to order at 11:05 a.m. with a quorum present. Introductions were made and Bill announced that Mark Reyes has been appointed as a SRCP board member.

Minutes: November 9, 2023, minutes were reviewed. Steve moved to approve, Sue second, minutes approved.

Treasurers Report: No changes as no money was spent.

RV Park: Solar light is fixed; it was out due to a power outage caused by moisture. Inform Sue of any new issues as they may be covered under warranty. Corrals construction will start after the winter season as the backcountry horsemen want to be involved, and they are busy helping the forest service now.

Regarding tent camping development, Sue shared Gerald Martens’ grading estimate of $96,500 which doesn’t include the lumber needed to create defined campsites. Grading estimate is $5,500 with $70,800 for aggregate and base material. State grants for developing tent camping are not available as there is no revenue associated with tent camping. Sue is inquiring about camping supply firms (i.e. Coleman) that may offer funding, but it likely will need to come from donations; perhaps $10k per unit donations. Considered a long-term project due to funding. The second vault toilet will be installed near the Morley Arbor in March, and it will service tent campers. Funding for this vault toilet comes out of the RV camp grant.

Tracy McKim, Jerome County Clerk, went over their accounts regarding the two grants that funded the RV camp. Of the $348,741 granted, $256,419.89 has been spent, and likely will need funds to regrade Morley arbor area. Of the remaining $92,321.11 available from the grants, Sue estimates that we will have another $30,000 in expenses to complete the project.  Some funds will be needed to regrade the Morley Arbor parking lot.  Funds from both grants will be available until June 2024. Any unused funds from the RV grants , can’t be used for th tent camping project.  Sue noted that two invoices (about $8k) were charged to the park and should have gone through the grant and are now paid and assigned to the right account. Sue asked for invoices related to the RV Camp to run through her so she can reconcile.

Website: Jerome County IT will take over all website management soon.

Broken Bridge Completed: Concrete was poured Monday, and the new bridge is primarily complete with its rails up and being utilized by hikers and bikers. The Snake River is still closed from the east side and SRCP has been asked to hold off on a public announcement until spring when subsequent quagga mussel sampling will be done. This delay will also give time for trail improvement. Gerald Martens said he’d finish the things the BLM needs to give SRCP its 20-year right of way. John sent the right of way application and Brenda completed the answers and will attach them to Gerald’s plan.

Steve will complete the restoration seed plan section from the application. Brenda said people are pulling weeds and hauling them out in trash bags and believes it is a friend of long-time park steward Carl Nellis. Brenda suggested getting volunteer groups to continue to help.

City of Twin Falls Park Director Wendy Davis said she didn’t get the SRCP’s previous invoice and Bill has re-sent it. Other funding will be coming in for trail grading, estimated around $50k. Bridge contractor Michael Walters from Wolftone has been paid to date. He will give Gerald a bid on further rock removal.

Bill and Jerome County Commissioners visited the bridge and Bill would like to see graffiti removed by sandblasting and address the functionality of rail lowering. Rail design is supposed to release and lower with pins and a padlock and now each rail has 4 bolts that will take hours to lower. Steve suggested confirming the construction is done to design specs and Bill will follow-up with Gerald. Bill will inquire with the Bureau of Reclamation how to be notified when water levels will run high.

Steve inquired of a plan to mitigate future graffiti cleanup and Bill said it falls under maintenance and on the list of things the SRCP will need to manage, adding the need for a maintenance budget and operator. Discussed security cameras, setups with adjacent base stations, apple trackers and game cameras.

Shooting Range: John Weston reported frustration on getting the feasibility study completed noting the Fish & Game’s grant deadline is June 2025. Extended discussion with what has occurred so far, what needs to happen to follow required procedure, and SRCP’s decision to run the shooting range or to let the BLM manage it. Suggested incorporating it into the 5-year plan to give SRCP oversite and keep it on BLM’s track.

Bill suggested getting in front of Jerome Commissioners to clarify that we have a F&G grant for a feasibility study and SRCP has a quote from a firm to complete it. The Commissioners can then submit it to the BLM with the plans, design, and area identified. Bill and Art will look to get on the Commissioner’s agenda and John will complete the application.

Steve suggested the Board decide if they support managing the range with discussion about potential revenue stream and insurance coverage provided by the county. The Board unanimously agreed they support the SRCP taking on the management of the range and Art requested a motion. Brenda made a motion for the SRCP Board to submit a request to the BLM to have a lease to run the shooting range as part of the park. Steve second. All voted in favor.

Overlook: Larry Hall is following through on tasks for the overlook with help from Commissioner Art Watkins. Civil Science will start its geotechnology drill testing next week.

5-year Plan: The subcommittee met November 16, 2023, to cover proposals from various user groups. Brenda compiled a report she shared showing the subcommittee’s work dividing the park into regions from West to East: 1) Auger Falls Parcel, 2) West Parce, 3) East Parcel – West of 700 Road, 4) East Parcel – East of 700 Road, 5) Hansen Bridge Parcel, and 6) Canyon Rim finding that most proposals fit nicely within the master plan. The committee identified projects if they need to be submitted to BLM for approval or not. The last pages are a spreadsheet of proposals with estimates as to priority and year. Suggested adding the shooting range to the East of 700 Road.

Asked for Board review, particularly with years identified for priority. Steve asked if areas are predicated on funding, some are. Brenda added the rock crawling only needs signage for roads/trails and that SRCP would just assist their proposal to the BLM. Also noted some timelines pushed later as there wasn’t a proposal submitted yet (i.e. the dog park).

Discussion about SRCP making changes on priority, timeline, requirements, and discussion on reserving the right to set standards, approve activities and events, charge fees, noting safety, weeds, parking, toilets, etc. Additional discussion about use and conflicts of use, for example between rock crawlers and equestrians in adjacent or overlap areas, adding that users have different utilizations and challenges the board should be prepared to address. Brenda will create a cover letter explaining this is a working document, can be changed, and does not guarantee dates and/or usage. Suggested using a Gnatt Chart to helps with project planning.

Speaking: Bill is speaking to the Twin Falls morning Rotary in January and asked for suggestions for other groups. Discussed mountain biking groups, school groups, Parks & Rec resources, etc.

Security: Corral panels are knocked over, but otherwise few issues.

Newspaper Articles: Sue will write one about the RV park and desire to develop tent camping. Broken Bridge replacement article will be coming up too.

SRCP Outstanding Service Award: Sue requested nominations for a person or group for outstanding volunteer service to the park.

The meeting was adjourned at 1:10 p.m.

Open Meeting Minutes

Thursday, November 9, 2023

19^th Hole Restaurant, Jerome Country Club

Attending Board Members: Chairman Bill Bridges, Sue Williams, Brenda Weekes, Greg Moore, and John Weston with Alan Clawson joining by phone mid-meeting. Not present: Jeff Pierson and Steve Paulsen.

Guests Mike Tilka as Advisor, Larry Hall with Jerome 20/20, Jerome Commissioner Art Watkins, Mark Reyes with Jerome County GIS, and Rebecca Wildman taking minutes.

Bill called the meeting to order at 11:00 a.m. with a quorum present.

Minutes: October 12, 2023, Minutes reviewed, Greg moved to approve, John second, minutes approved.

Treasurers Report: Bill reported that Tracy with Jerome County said SRCP’s budget has $93k that includes next year’s cost for the second vault toilet. Bill said last year’s budget included the vault toilet that is already installed. No matching cost this year, so budget is $60k plus $5k for IT.

Broken Bridge and Yingst is $12k from Soil & Conservation, $10k from Southern Idaho Parks account, $10k from Mid Snake RC&D and $10k from City of Twin Falls, yet to be received. Discussion about paying bridge contractor; Bill said county mailed the check yesterday.

RV Park: Bill reported corrals are next and the second vault toilet in March 2024. Sue clarified that the first vault toilet was included in the records from Tracy McKim and Sue will review her records of this. First half payment of toilet coming in March has also been paid so the remaining half of $15-18k will come to the county then. Bill asked Sue to call Tracy next week to clarify and Bill to keep Sue informed on other conversations with Tracy. Second vault toilet coming from Montana, is less in total cost, but a longer lead time. Sue said Cache Peak Backcountry Horseman has been doing trail work on forest service land and have not been able to move corral posts yet. She will check in with them and only the hardware cost is left.

1. Vault toilet                       Grant: $14,800  County match: $2500
2. Additional crushed rock: Grant $27,000   County match: $2500

Bill informed the toilet’s solar-powered light isn’t working and Sue will give him the manual.

Tent camping plan discussion. Sue suggested barrow pit grading location and parking lot access, but that a state grant will be needed. Grant applications open December 2023 and close in January 2024. Sue asked for board approval to pursue and to work with EHM. Bill motioned to pursue tent camping, Brenda second, motion carried. Sue asked about a budget suggesting $10k for preliminary work and amount was approved. Sue will apply for a grant but noted they won’t be awarded until June 2024. She thinks the biggest expense is gravel for access. Greg asked about concrete and part of vault toilet to level area. Brenda added Yingst trail estimate was $85k and Bill thinks $35k is more realistic. Both noted a new estimate will need to be done.

RV Park toilet is being used, mostly on weekends. Sue shared an inquiry from travelers with horses and fewer inquiries since mid-October. Bill sees 2 or so people using the RV site. He needs to clean out a fire ring and notified someone with a longer stay of the night limit.

Website: Jerome IT Is starting to add to website and Canyon Crest Creative asked for agendas and minutes to post. County IT received website permissions from Canyon Crest and Bill believes they’ll be up on it within a few months. Greg asked who owns the website and Bill believes it is SCRP. Brenda noted SCRP also has a Facebook site with the last post on September’s RV Park Grand Opening. Brenda will send Broken Bridge photos for Facebook.

Broken Bridge: Brenda shared that project was held in getting permission from Riverence to access the property. Mike Walters with Wolftone Construction said the ramp is fabricated, and he is getting materials, base forms, and is trying to get them put in today. Discussion on delay in paying contractor and suggested Sue and Brenda meet Tracy and Bill be copied on invoices to help facilitate payment process.

Grand opening was delayed due to Quagga mussel restrictions and river is still closed there. Greg suggested postponing the Grand opening until Spring, and others agreed. Brenda said by then we may know more about trail costs, grants, and bridge naming.

Shooting Range: Bill reported no funding yet from Fish & Game but thinks it will come before 2024. F&G Boise said the grant money is there to do the feasibility study. Sue said the estimate was from the Boise group and she will research who.

Disc Golf Course: Flags 5 & 18 are missing and #8 is stuck in the hole. New poles and flags will be ordered this winter to replace the missing flags.  At least 2 truckloads of garbage is there to remove and Greg suggested getting a big dumpster placed there for the spring cleanup. Vineyard cleanup by ICL pulled 8 bags of trash with 8 volunteers. Bill picked up trash at Hansen Bridge parking lot, including a mattress.

Overlook: Larry Hall reported that John Tjaden BLM to inquire about geotesting and the need to complete before February 2024. The contract with Civil Science expires end of December, noting an August 29^th certified letter sent to Jerome Commissioners (received September 5^th) that they approved the geotesting. Stephen Anderson with Civil Science said they can extend to end of 2024 and get started before year end anyway. Map shows 23 acres on edge of canyon, and there are no problems with National Register, golden eagles, and other nesting as long as it is done before February 1. Agreed Stephen to talk to John Tjaden to be sure about the rest of it beyond geotesting. Larry said may need to re-design a little bit with camouflage and site-issues. Alan Clawson joined by telephone. Bill will follow through with Commissioners, BLM and Civil Science. Larry cited from the Jayden letter regarding BLM approval. Can’t see the overlook site from either Perrine Bridge or Evel Knievel site but can see part of the rim trail down the trail from the jump site. The purpose is for the site to have visual cosmetic blending or camouflage, and not based only on visibility.

5-Year Plan: Brenda shared the sub-committee will plan to meet next Thursday. She went over projects with BLM and they agreed to this approach. Projects were designated to certain areas and then separated into those needing BLM approval (e.g., needing earth moving) and those that don’t. Some equestrian trails don’t need approval, nor does the tent camping. For each area identified in the Master Plan, to look at what is appropriate for that area, things like secondary protection and recreation, dog park, trails along the rim, rock crawling, rock climbing, equestrian, CSI property, and committee will continue to take proposals.

The Prescott family owns 200 acres that are land locked in the park. Jerome county had property appraised and presented an offer to the family who declined thinking the market value was higher. Sue said the property would be an ideal addition to the park as it includes the Walgamot trail that is an offshoot from Oregon Trail immigrant road and stage stop to Shoshone. Have not heard from mountain bike group and Brenda suggesting reaching out to her connection.

Discussion on Allen Estate property and Bill will check in with Trustee Melinda Bunn on status of listing and division of property. Greg recalls his discussion with Charlie Howell about rim property requiring developers to put in a trail before they could sell it. Bill to follow-up.

Brochure: Brenda said the brochure map will be updated by Mark Reyes with noted sites. Discussion on icon photos and other brochure suggestions.

Board Member: Art said three people expressed interest in joining the board. Potential board members have until the 15^th to apply. Group collectively expressed support for Mark Reyes noting no conflict with him employed by Jerome County.

Speaking: Bill shared he will speak to the Magic Valley Land Trust in December and the TF Morning Rotary. He is trying to get on with the evening Rotary. The Mid Snake RD&C wants Bill to come back to let them know how their $10k was spent.

Newspaper: Bill researched history of the park about Devil’s corral, past airport consideration, National historic landmark consideration, Boy Scout camp, etc. Looking at next article on Vineyard and open to suggestions for future articles.

CSI Property: ITD said there will not be a stoplight installed to enter property from the East side of Highway 93 going into the National Guard entrance. Discussion about access and going through Big Little Ranches, and issues it would create for residents and the county. On hold for now.

Security and Maintenance: New signs, and one by Vineyard needs to be replaced and two signs missing for the Highway Department to replace. Adam Stockberger removed three dumped washing machines before he closed his off-road rental business. Weed control plan requested and County looking for new weed supervisor; applicants must have applicator license.

Brenda asked next in process for BLM. Sue asked about signs on Hwy 93 notifying of camping and ITD said too many signs right now, so no.

Next meeting is Thursday, December 14^th.

Meeting adjourned at 12:55 pm.

Open Meeting Minutes

Thursday, October 12, 2023

19th Hole Restaurant, Jerome Country Club

Attending Board members: Chairman Bill Bridges, Jeff Pierson, Brenda Weekes, Greg Moore, and Alan Clawson by phone. Guests were Mike Tilka as Advisor, Adam Stockberger with Idaho Adventure Rentals, Jerome Commissioner Art Watkins, Mark Reyes with Jerome County GIS and Rebecca Wildman from the Southern Idaho Climbing Coalition and taking minutes.

Bill called the meeting to order at 11:00 a.m. A quorum was not present until Alan Clawson joined by telephone at 11:10 a.m.

Treasurers Report: Bill reported $11,352 in the account and that the fiscal year has started with $60k coming from the county for the regular fund and $5,128 for the website noting the intent to switch to Jerome County IT hosting the site, but they aren’t yet ready to do so. Bill noted a few weeks ago the account had $15k, $2k was used (what about another $7k?). At the end of September $6k was still not spent. Discussion about County staff changes and an employee on medical leave and concern with losing funds that weren’t spent. Art does not believe the funds are lost and that the park may be able to carry them over. Noted that $18k of the new budget will need to go to RV park, so the park will have $42k budget to spend this year. Discussion only and no motion was made to accept financials.

Minutes: With no questions on minutes, Greg motioned to approve, Jeff seconded, motion carried.

RV Park: Bill reported that one or two RVs are staying there at a time now, with one traveling nurse who stayed 5 nights. It has stayed clean so far but going through TP, likely also used by day users. Mike asked Bill if the state would allow us to put up a sign indicating the location of the RV Park and Bill thought the state required running water before they would allow for a sign. No one has seen cows out there yet. The Department of Lands signs are wet from rain and Bill will get them covered in plastic and replaced. Speed signs blew over from past wind and wet ground. Rebecca mentioned possible sponsorship opportunities with ICCU per a discussion she had with an ICCU Jerome representative.

Maintenance: Bill is checking on and cleaning the vault toilet daily but may change to twice per week.

Website: Canyon Crest Creative uncooperative in providing user name and password. Greg suggested follow-up to see if they provided it to Jerome IT, and if not, suggesting asking Jerome’s attorney to write a letter to them.

Broken Bridge: Mike Walters with Wolftone Construction told Brenda that the South side is done and the railings are removed. Ramp is ready but there is a delay because they need to get on the North side to get the concrete truck over. Company needs permission from Riverence, who manages the CSI trout farm. Riverence responded they will have only one communication point and that is with Bill Bridges, and Bill is working through permissions as the road goes across three different properties. Bill is now just waiting on CSI and believes it will work through. Discussion if this will result in complications or an additional cost, etc. Brenda noted we cannot do anything in the water due to the Quagga Mussel issue, and if not soon resolved then it will

delay a grand opening. Others reported that the Quagga mussel treatment was half finished, that they will move down the river from Centennial for 6 more days and that treatment is going further down river than what they originally said.

Question about naming the new bridge with discussion of specific person tributes or to bring it back to the community with a request to submit names. Mentioned creating a SRCP email for submitting names, and to get KMVT, newspaper and website coverage.

Shooting Range: John Weston is not here but noted that the BLM is interested in running the project, but they are slow to move on it. Bill believes the BLM is short staffed.

Overlook: Larry Hall is not here. Waiting for BLM approval of geotech and then ready to proceed. The BLM had indicated approval would be done by Christmas. Current Civil Service proposal only good through the end of this year.

5-Year Plan: Brenda shared she has received proposals for rock climbing from Rebecca, horse trails from Sue, and knows the dog park proposal is in the works. Bill also noted a few trails off the Hansen bridge. Brenda shared Alan’s form for submitting proposals noting it includes a few edits. She will add a revised date to the form and send it digitally. Alan will get a proposal from the rock crawlers submitted. Brenda to gather these proposals before re-convening the 5-year plan sub-committee.

Speaking: Bill spoke with Twin Falls Noon Rotary yesterday with requests to help cleanup at RV park. He also just spoke to the Mid Snake Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) and they are contributing $10k for the Broken Bridge. They have about $40k to utilize and not sure where they get their money from. Next he is speaking to the Magic Valley Land Trust (October 25th or 27th?). Bill will continue to reach out to the other two TF Rotary clubs and Kiwanis.

Speakers Bureau: No longer on for 2023, will look at 2024.

Security: Signage has all been replaced except big kiosk sign. Discussion regarding frame and signage.

SRCP Board Members: Still short a board member with discussion about who might be interested.

Yingst Grade: There is now a garbage can at the top and a dog bag dispenser. Another dog bag dispenser will go to the RV Park. The park has contracted for two portable toilets with the one at Yingst grade, which will stay up year-round, and the other at the disc golf course which will be pulled in November for the winter.

CSI Property: CSI owns property on the East side of Hwy 93 alongside I-84. Bill asked for feedback in suggesting it be developed with a parking lot and trail noting there aren’t many other uses. The armory will be installing a stoplight to access their new facilities on the West side of Hwy 93 and Bill thought if it became a 4-way light instead that would allow access to the East side of Hwy 93 at the same crossing. Discussion about the armory, access, and history of the property as it was originally owned by Arlen Crouch and he donated it to CSI. The armory was looking at it but decided to locate on the West side for power and water access. Also noted was the section of private property that is surrounded by the park and interested by I-84 and that Jerome County is trying to acquire it and incorporate it into the park. Mike added that ITD owns

the property that the Armory is locating on and Art thought ITD also owned property on the North side of I-84 in that area.

Brochure: Brenda shared the revised brochure noting partners and icons with photos. Art suggested “wild flowers” instead of foliage and Adam suggested a better bird watching photo. Larry Hall has offered to print copies as needed and they would be handed out as needed. Rebecca mentioned if the park gets an email to add that to the brochure. Art suggested adding the Mid Snake RC&D as a partner. Mark will help with labels on the map as he has original file and thinks it has already been updated with the pedestrian bridge, RV park, etc. Agreed to leave Jerome County logo where it is and make icons larger. Change Fusion Incorporated to Fusion Mechanical. Asked about mountain bike trails and Bill said he’s emailed Mike Young and Mark noted also Jacob Wittenburg was working on this too.

Other: Shared Idaho Power has put chain link fencing on the canyon wall above the power plant to guard against rock fall. Mark asked if Dave Fryberg with BLM was willing to do the visual inspection for the overlook. Further discussion and Brenda suggested the board or Jerome Commissioners ask Codie Martin and John Tjaden from BLM to give an update to at the next board meeting in November.

Meeting was Adjourned at 12:45 pm.

Open Meeting Minutes

Thursday, September 14, 2023

19^th Hole Restaurant, Jerome Country Club

Attending Board members: Chairman Bill Bridges, John Weston, Sue Williams, Brenda Weekes and Greg Moore. Guests were Mike Tylka as Advisor, Aaron Utz with Idaho Power, Adam Stockberger with Idaho Adventure Rentals, Randal Brunmeier with the Idaho Department of Lands, Jerome Commissioner Art Watkins, Ben Lyda and Rebecca Wildman from the Southern Idaho Climbing Coalition and Rebecca taking minutes.

Bill called the meeting to order at 11:00 a.m. followed by self-introductions.

Treasurers Report: Given by Bill with $5,967 left for the year in one account and the other account with $11,352. Bill recently ordered replacement signs and Mike asked about the Shoshone Falls Road sign, Bill will get it ordered.

Minutes: Sue motioned to approve the Minutes from the August 10, 2023 meeting, Brenda second, minutes approved.

RV Park: Yesterday was the RV Park’s Grand Opening and included the Jerome County Commissioners, Keith Ricketts, and another 30 people attending. Corrals will be completed in the large open area in October.  The second vault toilet is confirmed for March 2024 and after it is installed the RV project will be complete. Sue elaborated on the horse corrals, posts, concrete work, etc. and need for 18 five-gallon buckets with Bill looking into getting them for no cost. KMVT should be televising tonight and the Times-News story on the RV Park ran today.

Website: Jerome County’s IT Department (Desea Lance, Systems Specialist) will study if they can managing the website.  Bill has notified current provider Canyon Crest Creative and has asked for the username and password.

Broken Bridge: Mike Walters with Wolftone Construction told Brenda that the ramp will be painted and hand rails ready by the end of the week. Next week they will begin installing and will need access for the concrete truck. There was discussion about access from the north or south side, along with availability of concrete. Project to be completed by the end of September and a Ceremony is anticipated first part of October. Wolftone Construction has invoiced through Gerald Martens $33k and $53k and Art will follow-up. Brenda will follow-up with invoices from EHM and getting them to Jerome County.

Brenda desires getting volunteers to do a clean-up. This Saturday is the Carl Nellis Day of Service and Brenda thought it would be a good coordinated time, possibly for next year. The park is being used by other groups and the park board does not have any information on these.  With more information and lead time we can help manage these projects.   Bill looking at ordering 3 dog-bag dispensers and probably will get a trash canister at top. Mike Tylka suggested asking the Jerome Work Duty crew to participate in a cleanup. Bill thinks three service clubs are cleaning up around the Perrine bridge this Saturday.

Shooting Range and Overlook: John Weston compiling information to submit to the BLM. It has been a year since Jerome County and Fish & Game went to Arizona and he voiced he is unhappy with BLM’s delayed response thus far. He is hoping to progress by the end of this year. Discussion about delay and issues and why BLM is not attending these monthly board meetings and if the BLM will run the proposed shooting range. John asked if we are wasting time by trying to get it going separately and Brenda advised to put it in the project request regardless.

Bill clarified the BLM priority is first the Yingst Grade Right of Way, second the Shooting Range and third the Overlook. Discussed if we can do the Geotechnical survey part of the Overlook to see if it is still in line and that the proposed structure may need to be modified with a view survey and rules. Greg suggested a meeting with BLM District Manager Mike Courtney to see if communication could be improved. Randal added that the BLM has not yet completed their exchange with the Department of Lands. Brenda shared minutes from the meeting with BLM on August 21, 2023.

5-Year Plan: Brenda shared the form that she and Alan Clawson created for user groups to submit for BLM approval and Codie Martin liked this approach. Discussed maps size and scale and Sue shared she can utilize Mark Reyes for map size and use. John suggested 7.5’ map size.

Brochure: Brenda shared the brochure asking for review. Suggested Rock Climbing added and Rock Crawling changed to Off Roading. Discussed re-naming the Broken Bridge in honor of Gerald Martens; Bill will run this through Jerome Commissioners.

Speaking: Bill spoke with the Optimist Club and SILT. Will speak to the Resource Conservation District RC&D on September 22^nd, Magic Valley Land Trust on September 25^th evening, and Twin Falls Noon Rotary October 11^th. Brenda emphasized the purpose to ask for money and/or manpower. Bill asked Clif Bar if they’d offer employees to help with cleanup.

Speakers Bureau: No longer on for 2023, will look at 2024.

Security: Signage up, shot up, now run over.

Maintenance: Bill cleaning vault toilet bathroom daily and may check with Wilson Lake person and/or David Frieberg if BLM will take it on. Freiberg said they fill theirs with water clean it 1-2/week and pump it every 5-years. Greg suggested we get water in ours, Sue said Sweets should be contacted, Bill to follow-up.

Newspaper: Need ideas for articles.

Open Meeting Rules: Jeff Pierson to address when he is attending.

Roundtable: Adam Stockberger of Idaho Adventure Rentals introduced himself and his business of renting the side-by-sides in the area Northeast of the Bridge. He said people are rough on his machines and he’s looking at ways to mitigate torque and speed. Adam said most renters stick on state land and a few 2-hour renters go to BLM land. Mentioned some visitors are lost on the North side looking for Shoshone Falls on their GPS. Randal added that the Department of Lands has Fish & Game Wardens that also patrol that area in addition to the Jerome County Sheriff. Adam mitigates weed transfer if vehicles are used elsewhere. His permit ends September 30^th.

Ben Lyda introduced himself as new Access Chair for Southern Idaho Climbing Coalition and opened discussion on possible climbing areas. Randal noted Massacre Rocks shutdown and that there are possible issues for archeological and cultural resources here too.

John Weston noted the $5k Pitman Roberts grant for a feasibility study on the shooting range shows it has already been disbursed by Idaho Fish & Game. Communication issue and Art Watkins will follow-up.

City of Twin Falls has been billed for $10k for Broken Bridge.

Meeting was Adjourned at 12:40 pm.

Snake River Canyons Park Board

Open Meeting Minutes

Thursday, August 10, 2023

19^th Hole Restaurant, Jerome Country Club

Attending Board members: Chairman Bill Bridges, John Weston, Greg Moore, Jeff Pierson, Brenda Weekes, and Steve Paulsen. Guests were Larry Hall, Mike Tilka, Jerome Commissioner Art Watkins and Rebecca Wildman taking minutes.

Bill called the meeting was called to order at 11:00 a.m. followed by self-introductions.

Minutes: July 13, 2023 minutes reviewed. Brenda requested replacing “anthropology” with “archeology.” She said the 5-year plan did not receive an official request from rock climbing, but have received a request for a dog park, equestrian trails and camping. She also hasn’t seen Alan’s Off-Road request yet. With changes, Steve motioned to approve, Greg second, motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report: Bill reported $6,602.00 in the account. Southern Idaho Tourism (SIT) had promised $20k toward the Broken Bridge project and sent two $5k checks, one that Bill deposited, the second check is dated for August 17^th. Southern Idaho Legacy Trails held a paddle fundraiser for the project, but since they are not a 501c3, they gave the funds to SIT. Unsure what that amount was but Bill will check.

Bill reported that Jerome Commissioners asked Tanya Stitt, EMT Director, to be SRCP Treasurer, but she still doesn’t have clear financial records. The Broken Bridge and RV Park need to know the balance from the county’s $60k. Art recalls two accounts that total $60, but a key person at the county is out for medical reasons. Bill is meeting the county Tuesday, August 15^th and asked Commissioner Watkins attend. Bill noted a $2,400 IT amount for the website and $1.5k for signs. Discussion reminding the need for matching funds including Gerald Martens and Brockway Engineering expenses. Brenda noted her request at the City of Twin Falls Council meeting and that Twin Falls will be passing their budget on August 21^st.

Link to Twin Falls Recommended Budget for 2023-2024

RV Park: Bill said they need a permit for the RVP Park sign, which is completed and sign post holes are dug. There will be other speed and directional signs coming. The cattle guard on north side is in. The second cattle guard will be installed at the South side of the park and is being relocated from the South side of the Broken Bridge. Concrete poured around pit toilet. Cattle will go in after October 1^st so fence will need to be done by then. The other vault toilet will arrive in March and the second RV grant will go to cover its additional cost. Bill said first campers are there and he gave them an okay for five-day camping.

Website: Jerome county’s IT department may undertake the SRCP website. Jerome is in the process of changing their own site to a new provider, and they want to add the airport and other county assets. Bill noted we may be able to link to other user group websites. Others noted the current website contractors are doing a better job.

Broken Bridge: Selected contractor is Wolftone (Mike Walters) out of Kimberly with a bid of $158k. Gerald Martens knows them and it was the lesser cost of two bids. Ramp has been fabricated but decking still to be put on. Guard rails/railings had to be done with galvanizing and should be done next week. South end first to get connected, then the bridge and ramp will hold equipment to get to other side. Bill predicts it will be complete within 60 days. Brenda shared the recent Times-News story noting reporter Lorien Nettleton is very interested in covering future park accomplishments. Brenda would like to hold a ribbon cutting when the new bridge is finished.

Times-News: [email protected]

KMVT: [email protected]

Brenda spoke with North Side Canal Company (NSCC) asking about replacing the Yingst grade culvert and suggested a wooden bridge crossing over it. Bill added Alan Hansten with NSCC said they should be involved in this type of community improvement. Bill is hoping after the October water shut off the NSCC can bring in gravel for fill-in and possibly use their equipment to clean up a recent rock slide. Discussion about who is responsible for the culvert as NSCC said their responsibility stops at the upper edge. Questioned if it is BLM or F&G land? Brenda said when we get permit from the BLM for the right of ways, we will need to include it. Charlie said John Tjaden (BLM) found the original easement permit which noted we had 100 feet (50 off each side).

(John Tjaden, Field Specialist, (208) 732-7292 [email protected])

Steve asked about re-veg efforts. The RV park rock has surrounding area that could use re-veg and Bill and Steve will schedule to meet and look at the area around the broken bridge and hopes re-veg work is considered. Bill noted SRCP had an easement from F&G straight south between that and the BLM land, but the easement expired before he joined board. We are reapplying for this and adding 100  feet to bridge. North side is below the water mark so it doesn’t involve BLM. New permit will be like a 20-25 year permit. Brenda asked about other side trails and not just the 100 feet to the bridge, and Bill thinks 95% of that would be covered. Not sure if the CSI fish farm still has an easement.

Shooting Range: John said the draft permit application will be submitted to county commissioners next. The subcommittee is working on the master plan and bylaws. The plan is staged with a 5-year to 20-years building process in sequence. He is working with Mark at the county to map the area of impact and with standard rounds of ammunition there is plenty of room for fallout. All positive responses with 150 people from the public survey.

Overlook: BLM is delayed in providing SRCP a permit to complete testing. Civil Science is the testing company and they are ready. Larry shared the 25-year lease renewal, which is part of the document attached to the North Rim master plan, states a 0.25 mile rim buffer. This is an issue that needs to be addressed. Explained that all the north rim land is in the Preservation District as zoned by Jerome County, except the Allen estate was pre-zoned for houses. The new recreation plan would wipe out the Preservation District, and would allow more options for development along the rim, and the Overlook would be part of that.

Discussion about the 0.25 mile rim buffer requirement and concerns about the effect on the overlook project. Jeff made a motion to not incur the survey/geo expense until we’ve met with the BLM for clarification, and to schedule a meeting with Cody (BLM) and Commissioner Charlie Howell as soon as possible. Steve seconded, all voted with unanimous consent to wait. Larry will wait to inform the engineers to see if this can be resolved.

5-Year Plan: Brenda shared a handout of Proposed Projects by Location, noting the need for maps showing locations. 1) East side of 700 Road added parking lot to support equestrian and rock crawling. 2) North of Ricketts RV Camp trails and possible mountain bike challenge course, trail modification. 3) West side of Hwy 93 off 600 Road dog park, parking lot and fencing with dog partners. 4) Canyon Rim future planned trail project to connect Twin Falls and Jerome County (15-mile loop for biking and hiking).

SRCP Outreach and Grant Opportunities: Bill will speak to the Jerome Rotary on Aug 15^th, and outreach to Optimist Club, Mid Snake Rivers Resource Conservation District on September 22^nd. Steve spoke to the Off-Road club and was well received. Discussion about other grant and community giving opportunities from First Federal, D.L. Evans, ICCU, etc.

Security: Two RVs are camping in the park now. BLM rangers and Jerome Sheriff have been seen patrolling.

Newspaper: Bill asked for ideas for articles.

Other: Charlie Howell is getting an appraisal of the 200 acre property owned by the Prescott’s to see if it can be purchased and incorporated into the park.

ATV rental person is out there with no issues. Bill mentioned possible horse rentals in the future. Bill has enough wood for 5 corrals and in September Sue is putting two corrals in by the RV Park.

Brenda updating brochure and adding to partners to the list including Idaho Power, Jerome County Soil Conservation District, ATV riders, and Southern Idaho Climbing Coalition. Suggested she add the Mountain Bike parking lot on East Side of Silver Beach.

Meeting adjourned at 12:48 p.m.

Executive Sessions may be held pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1) as needed during time such sessions are called.

Note: Any person needing special accommodations to participate in the meeting should contact the committee secretary, 208-293-2426; 48 hours prior to the meeting.                                                                             

Snake River Canyons Park Board

Open Meeting Minutes

Thursday, July 13, 2023

19^th Hole Restaurant, Jerome Country Club

Attending Board members: Chairman Bill Bridges, John Weston, Greg Moore, Jeff Pierson, Sue Williams, Brenda Weekes, Steve Paulsen, Tanya Stitt (Treasurer) and Alan Clauson (via telephone). Guests were Mike Tilka, Jerome Commissioner Art Watkins, Kirsten Hartley, and Rebecca Wildman taking minutes.

Bill called the meeting was called to order at 11:00 a.m. followed by self-introductions.

Minutes: The June 8, 2023 meeting minutes were reviewed, Sue motioned to accept, Greg second, minutes approved.

Treasurer’s Report: Tanya Stitt is the new Treasurer. Account has $1,602. Tanya advised there are still some issues but she is working on getting a detailed listing to understand the RV Grant. Bill ordered Rock at $28,500 for 4 projects preapproved by Jerome Commissioners. Sue recommended contacting Nik’s Excavation to see what rock they used. Tanya informed Greg and others to track their volunteer hours as in-kind, recommending a written time card to properly document and use of machinery or equipment should be noted as well. Greg has all the posts needed to finish the project with a cost of $3/post with 55 posts.

RV Park: Sue reported all pads are now numbered, eight picnic tables are installed and the rest are coming. Vault toilet is installed and locked but sump for the vault toilet is not locked. Sue will see that it gets its own lock. Cattle guard will be installed at North end the first week in August. It is comprised of pre-cast concrete from three 4-foot sections. Gerald Martens trying to get the larger cattle guard from Broken Bridge area to install at the Park mid-end of August. Access road signage is in with directional and speed limit in next few weeks. Fire rings coming in any time and Bill will follow-up. Second vault toilet ordered and going in at Morley Arbor and will have a handicap spot and coming March to April of next year. The Equestrian group will unload and install the corral at the North end of the open area. Concrete walkway and apron to toilet is coming, with one estimate and waiting for a second. The estimate from one contractor said it would be two weeks out, so mid-August at the soonest. The last of the heavy equipment to be out there, plus grading with a 5-foot walkway. Small culvert will be installed and 2-foot apron around the vault. Kiosk installment on hold due to asking Jerome Commissioners for waiver of the ten-foot setback from property line. In this instance both the Park and IDL want the kiosk on their shared property line as the kiosk is double-sided. Commissioner Art Watkins will bring this to the Commissioners to see if the requirement can be waived. There are alternate places, but they are not as good as this one. Sue said the RV target open date is late August.

Website: Alternative vendor proposal presented to County Commissioners but no response yet. New vendor price goes up by $30/month plus $2k for site rebuild-refresh. Art asked for more details about past vendor issues and will follow-up with Commissioners. Bill wondered if Commissioners were going to ask the county IT department if they wanted to take this on.

Broken Bridge: Brenda shared that the last item is the flood plain development permit and now waiting for IDWR approval. Casey with P&Z said it is approved and we should have it tomorrow. Brenda informed Gerald Martens so he may get the contractor going. Last Monday Brenda and Bill asked TF City Council for $46k to pay for their side of the bridge connection and half of the railing on the bridge; awaiting feedback. Discussion about Hazard Mitigation dollars used on the grade and if it can be a wooden bridge instead of a culverts, washouts, size, etc. On July 20^th Bill, Brenda and Art will present to the North Side Canal Company about Yingst Grade.

Shooting Range: John said grant was completely approved and Charlie Howell has the letter. Now it is in the hands of Fish and Wildlife Services to send the award. Grant program coming up again with due date of November 1^st. Feasibility in putting an Archery Range within the park and could be done for less than $5k with 9 target stations, signing, bow/arrow holders, $3k improvements for road and parking, possibly at the hour-glass area behind Don Zuck’s arbor and out 60 yards. However the area identified may have conflicts with Rock Crawlers. John is discouraged with glass cleanup from illegal shooting not more than 15-feet off the road. No date given on when we get the money, but John said sometime in August. John suggested talking with Devil’s Corral owner about his desire to put in a 3D shooting range. Brenda asked John to add this to the planning proposal map.

Range itself coordinates have been done and an additional 25-30 comments on his survey have come in, all in support of the range. That makes 250 comments now on his public survey. The BLM put out survey too but John is not sure how many have responded. Bill said the shooting range check should go to Charlie Howell by December.

Overlook: The BLM guy is waiting for the anthropology report so that John T. can finish his approval. There is an eagle nesting in the area now.

5-Year Plan: User groups were given until July 1^st for proposals and so far only rock climbing group has submitted. Alan said rock crawlers will be sending soemthing. Also interest in a Snake River Kennel Club dog park, overnight camping on the 700 for equestrians, and mountain bike trails. Brenda wants to meet with the BLM with the uses which are acceptable and separate projects by those that have BLM approval and those that do not. She will make sure BLM is good with this approach and it will help layout the timeline. Alan added they want to discuss with Mark Reyes about a layer mapping. No 5-year plan committee meeting scheduled at this point. Sue suggested review all proposals and see if another committee meeting is needed. Brenda informed Rebecca the need for more specifics on areas for the rock climbing use.

Annual Award: Discussion about an annual award for service to the SRCP. Steve motioned to call it the “Snake River Canyons Park Outstanding Service Award” and present recipient with a plaque and picture. John seconded, motion carried.  Will take nominations this December.

Speakers’ bureau: Discussed next forum and shared disappointment with turnout at the last one and heat in the month of August. Suggested tabling until next year.

Security: Bill said cameras in place and no damage so far. 

Maintenance: Need to get the weeds out and need for a tractor to cut grass on the disc golf course. Art will follow-up with Charlie.  Bill will order replacement flag for hole 18. 

Newspaper: Short article this month. Brenda asked about holding a ground breaking for the Broken Bridge construction, will ask Gerald about timing, and will see if we can involve TF City.

Other: CSI President Dean Fisher said the college has 200 acres along 93 and that SRCP could manage it for them. Bill said we should consider a parking lot there to provide alternate access to the North part of the park. Added that Charlie is trying to get a grant to buy 200 acres that belong to Bettencourt.

Reminder for Board Attendance, members can skip only two meetings per year. Greg suggested asking Board Member Rod Morgan his intentions in staying on the board.

Sue would like the Board to consider a specific tent-camping area adjacent to the RV spaces, suggesting the borrow area that runs along the fence as it is now graded. Greg suggested re-seeding it now. Sue will add it to the 5-year plan, placing it north of the Morley Arbor, utilizing 2 acres which could be 5-6 tent sites. Discussed security, leveling other areas, and bringing in fill dirt. Mike suggested contacting Tom Barker.

Meeting adjourned at 12:17 p.m.

Executive Sessions may be held pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1) as needed during time such sessions are called.

Note: Any person needing special accommodations to participate in the meeting should contact the committee secretary, 208-293-2426; 48 hours prior to the meeting.