Snake River Canyons Park Board
Open Special Meeting Minutes
Monday, March 22, 2026
Jerome County Commissioners Conference Room, Jerome County Courthouse, Idaho
Attending Board Members: Chairman Bill Bridges, Mark Reyes, Greg Moore, Jim Williams, John Weston, Lisa Callen, Steve Paulson (via phone), and Jeff Pierson (via phone). Not present: Brenda Weekes
Guests: Larry Hall Advisor for the Overlook Project, Mike Tilka Advisor, and Rebecca Wildman taking minutes.
Bill called the meeting to order at 9:02 a.m. with a quorum present.
Special Meeting on SRCP Overlook Signs: Jim explained two bids for signage submitted by Twin Falls Sign Co. and 05 Custom Signs. Twin Falls Sign company’s bid included installing a gate whereas Stokesberry Fabrication submitted a bid for the gate only and would be considered in conjunction with 05 Custom Signs. Discussion on bid similaries and differences including costs, specifical materials quoted, and timing for project completion.
Neither bid includes the cost to bore holes to set signposts – both bids need to include that additional charge from the boring company – an additional cost to anticipate. Larry suggested all boring be done at the same time and in coordination with sign installation and concrete work. Larry reminded that Nix Excavation has extra gravel to disburse as needed.
Further discussion and weighing options on the bids with consideration to timing, materials, installation, and other details. Discussed decision timing with agreement to make the decision at this meeting to allow time for Commissioner and P&Z approval with an estimated project completion date of May 11.
John excused himself notifying he supports the bid from TF Sign Co. Steve Paulson made a motion to go with TF Sign Co. including the bid with the gate, Jim Williams seconded, with no further discussion. Jeff Pierson, Greg Moore, Lisa Callen, Steve Paulson and Jim Williams voted in favor, Mark Reyes and Bill Bridges voted against, motion carried.
Further discussion about the gate location and security and Bill will call Lisa Cresswell. Larry gave a construction update with planning for a ribbon cutting on either May 11or May 28 and he is hoping that Mr. Hamdi Ulukaya can attend the ribbon cutting. Camille Barigar with Jerome 20/20 informed Larry she would not be able to help, but Jan Rogers with SIEDO is willing to help along with Kyle Tarbet from the Twin Falls Chamber and Angela Miller with Idaho Power.
Jeff asked for more details of the four informational panel signs. Reported that the BLM is doing the Indian panel, Brenda and Fish and Game have designed the plant and wildlife sign, Bill and Rebecca are working with Shawn Willsey on the geology sign with Professor Willsey recommending including separate signs at the railing explaining geology from that vantage point. The fourth panel is to be on historical/cultural resources. Larry noted who would be included on the logo recognition for the back of the entrance sign. Bill shared Brenda’s proposed signs.
Greg asked about changing the Board meeting times to earlier or later in the day. Steve will discuss with BLCC our options. Several preferred an earlier meeting either 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. or 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., or the possibility of a different day of the month.
Bill presented his RV Park sign ideas to include a QR code, $20/night rate, how to pay, 5-day limit, etc. He clarified that any funds collected will go to a separate SRCP account to cover park maintenance, employment, signage, etc. Larry suggested Bill review the RV Park grant to confirm compliance with the original grant intention.
The Overlook will also need signs directing to the ADA area. Mike Tilka will find out which populations Twin Falls Parks does not charge for entrance – i.e., veterans, national park passes, etc.
With no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10:01 a.m.
Next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 9, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Blue Lakes Country Club and a Special Meeting will be scheduled for later in April.