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Jan 7, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Canyon County Solid Waste Advisory Committee Special Meeting
The meeting included discussions on new business, specifically updates regarding proposed transfer stations in Caldwell and Nampa. The Nampa station remains the priority, with Timber Creek exploring a public-private partnership, though permitting processes face delays. The committee also discussed the concept of out-of-county waste tonnage trades, particularly concerning haulers potentially bringing Kuna waste to the Canyon County Landfill due to lower disposal costs. Finally, the committee reviewed proposed fee schedules for FY 2027, including an increase to the minimum fee, a significant adjustment to the sheetrock rate, and several proposed increases for 'Hard to Handle' waste categories, such as agricultural waste and stumps/logs, aimed at increasing annual revenue.
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Canyon County Solid Waste Advisory Committee Regular Meeting
The meeting included the approval of the current agenda and corrections to the July 2025 minutes. Committee leadership appointments were confirmed. New business centered on two major projects. An update on the gas-to-energy project indicated an estimated $600,000 cost from Idaho Power for system updates, with Intermountain Gas conducting a feasibility study expected by mid-February. Carbon Solutions Northwest presented Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) performance scenarios (V1 and V1a), detailing significant capital investment differences and projected returns; a recommendation was made to retain Grant Management Associates for incentive research but to withhold action pending the gas feasibility study results. The committee also reviewed and motioned to proceed with the draft Request for Proposal (RFP) for the RNG project, which allows developers to submit proposals for electric, RNG, or combined projects, while maintaining the current air permit process. Additionally, a discussion was held regarding proposed FY 2027 rate increases for waste disposal, targeting commercial waste fees, sheet rock disposal, and several hard-to-handle items to better align costs and encourage diversion.
Nov 3, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Board of Canyon County Commissioners Minutes
The Board of Commissioners convened multiple meetings to address a variety of issues. These included employee status changes, matters related to County Assistance, and legal staff updates. Resolutions were considered and approved regarding tax notices, the Solid Waste Advisory Committee, the sale of surplus county property, and the classification/destruction of records for the Prosecuting Attorney's Office. Discussions also took place concerning the jail inspection form and the quarterly jail inspection. Public hearings were held for conditional rezone requests and area of impact ordinances. Other topics included a loaned employee agreement, lengthy trial reimbursement, agreements regarding personnel matters, alcoholic beverage licenses, and the Alyson Meadows Subdivision. The board also canvassed the November 4, 2025 General Election, considered liens and lien releases for various properties, and discussed the Emergency Management Program, civil fees, and the annual County Juvenile Justice Report. Additionally, they addressed transfer stations, a Law Enforcement Mutual Assistance Compact Agreement, a cooperative purchase of a truck chassis, bids for the Landfill Shop Addition Project, and a resolution granting a refund to Matt Wilke/White Barn Real Estate. Further discussions involved historic preservation support award agreements, certificates of non-compliance for properties, matters related to county assistance, and an update on the 2025 Property Tax Reduction.
Oct 1, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Board Minutes
The Board approved employee status changes and catering permits. Discussions and actions included the Pond Lane property, legal staff updates, DSD general business, HR resolutions, mobile device policy, domestic violence awareness, CMS statement of work, juvenile detention housing agreement, independent contractor agreements, alcoholic beverage licenses, code enforcement matters, road construction, courthouse remodel, generator service agreement, construction manager agreement, Orton Engineering contract, cremation certificate fees, courthouse security, refund requests, comprehensive plan, animal shelter services, tax charge adjustments, investment policy, record classification, fund transfers, quitclaim deeds, solid waste reimbursement, and area of impact ordinances.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
