6/23/26 Board of County Commissioners: Business Meeting

The Kootenai County Board of Commissioners held a business meeting on June 23, 2026, addressing several procurement and budget-related matters. Key procurement discussions included approval of a $2,037,651 master agreement and purchase of new Hart InterCivic voting equipment, with an additional budget transfer of $36,710 to cover increased costs due to supply chain issues. The board also approved an $18,576 contract with Imperial Forestry LLC for hazard fuel treatment under the Hayden Community Fire Smart Grant. A capital project budget update was presented, noting under-budget completions and requests to reallocate savings to cover additional expenses for jail generator modifications and coroner's autopsy lab improvements. Additionally, the board approved a $144,000 real property purchase for Sheriff Search and Rescue at the airport and renewed a three-year case management contract with Kootenai Health. The meeting included a detailed discussion on a draft kratom ordinance, focusing on public safety concerns, regulatory challenges, and the need for city involvement before potential bans or regulations could be enacted. No votes on the kratom ordinance were taken, but the board considered scheduling a public hearing and further coordination with local cities.