Soñia Galaviz — Called on to continue after the presentation.
Soñia Galaviz — Representative Galaviz participated in a continuous discussion about the Liberty Bell/carriage project budget. She referenced the original $8,250 capital celebration budget and the broader ambassador program request, explained that the assignment began as a statewide float concept that evolved into the Liberty carriage, and clarified that $25,000 had been approved. She then raised concerns about whether additional funding was needed to secure the bell and ensure safe transport, including the trailer.
Haley K. Domgaard — Identified herself as LSO staff assigned to the committee and began the financial update.
Ilana Rubel — The speaker refers to Representative Galaviz's Idaho Day design and says the counties voted on the sticker design.
Ilana Rubel — Presents a request to cover the cost of special A250 commemorative stickers and explains the counties selected the design.
Ilana Rubel — Responds to questions about whether the request covers the design and printing costs for the special sticker.
Ilana Rubel — The speaker suggests the question may be for Representative Galaviz regarding sticker design and printing costs.
Ben Adams — Senator Adams discusses the I-voted stickers funding, saying he has no objection, then moves to approve the $12,992 request. After being called on again, he withdraws his comment and declines to continue speaking, and later votes aye in the roll call.
Ben Adams — Senator Adams moved to approve the dispersal of grant award amounts for the listed applicants, including Blaine County and several cities. The motion was then acknowledged by the chair, and Adams followed with a brief comment urging committee members to review the expanded list of city applicants and noting the large number of additional grant applicants.
Jim Guthrie — Seconded the motion.
Jim Guthrie — Votes aye in the roll call.
Jim Guthrie — Comments that it would help to know how much of the remaining $66,000 will be needed before deciding on the sticker request.
Jim Guthrie — Asked whether the trailer would be made to look like a coach.
Jim Guthrie — Addressed by Director Gallimore in response.
Jim Guthrie — Senator Guthrie asked whether the trailer could be resold or used for another purpose after the carriage parts are removed.
Jim Guthrie — Senator Guthrie's comment prompted a response about the cost of the bracket/stand.
Jim Guthrie — He explained that the $25,000 Liberty Bell carriage amount was part of the broader Capitol Celebration and ambassador budget structure.
Jim Guthrie — He referenced the original budget and the split-off budget for the ambassador portion to support the float.
Jim Guthrie — The treasurer was addressed regarding the budget breakdown.
Jim Guthrie — He said the funds appear sufficient and that the information from Jan shows the project will be handled professionally.
Jim Guthrie — He said the Liberty Bell could come out of the Capitol Celebration America 250 ambassador funding.
Jim Guthrie — He said the current plan is sufficient and that the two quotes are very similar.
Jim Guthrie — Asked about the pickup cost, fuel, maintenance, and how the carriage would be pulled.
Jim Guthrie — Asked about the pickup, fuel costs, towing, and maintenance.
Heather Scott — Is called on after the motion and second.
Heather Scott — Comments that he likes the idea but raises concern about preserving remaining funds for future costs.
Heather Scott — Says he would support the idea but wants to know whether other outstanding costs should be addressed first and suggests paying for design only.
Heather Scott — Votes nay in the roll call.
Heather Scott — Votes nay again as the roll call continues.
Heather Scott — Votes yes in the roll call.
Heather Scott — Says he would support the sticker request but wants to know whether other outstanding needs should be funded first.
David Cannon — Representative Bruce questioned whether the committee should address other outstanding needs before approving sticker funding, and asked about the timing of approval, the cost of the design, and related details discussed for the request.
Jordan Redman — Representative Galaviz was discussed and then responded to questions about the sticker request, including when approval would need to happen and a request for more details. Galaviz commented on the sticker discussion, apologizing for not having the full breakdown of design and printing costs yet and indicating the committee would have more information at the next meeting.
Phil Hart — Treasurer Ellsworth gave a continuous update on the Liberty Bell outreach and transportation initiative. He described the statewide school outreach plan, the QR code poster and materials being distributed to businesses, and noted collaboration with the treasurer’s office and ITD on the carriage-style transport concept. He also referenced the previously approved $25,000 expenditure for the Liberty Bell carriage and indicated the report was being wrapped up before moving on.
Jan — Jan is discussed as a collaborator on the Liberty Bell/Bell Transportation project, with the speakers noting that Jan and others are working on it and that Jan will provide an update on the effort.
Jan — Referenced as confirming that the approved funds would go toward the project.
a gentleman in California who does movie props — Agreed to help make the trailer look like a carriage.
Rob Beiswenger — Representative Galvez was referenced as having presented the original budget document.
Chris Bruce — Representative Bruce asked for the committee to go at ease so he could verify the correct numbers before voting.
Brandon Mitchell — Thanked for speaking at the Four Score and Seven Years Before event at the Idaho State Museum.
Michael Veile — Dustin Miller, director of the Idaho Department of Lands, introduced himself and began the Liberty Groves presentation, explaining the department’s role and the request to participate in tree planting for America 250 Idaho. He then concluded the presentation and invited questions.
Haley — Was thanked for preparing the minutes/materials.
Haley — Was to present the financial update first.
Bruce Skaug — Asked whether the minutes should be corrected to reflect the conversation or simply approved as written.
Bruce Skaug — Likely a mis-transcription referring to Representative Bruce Skaug.
Bruce Skaug — Seconded the motion.
Bruce Skaug — Asked whether applicants whose grants did not make it through could reapply after the deadline.
Bruce Skaug — Representative Bruce seconded Senator Adams's motion.
Soñia Galaviz — Raised a question about the motion and the funding/work being discussed.
Soñia Galaviz — Was thanked for the clarification question.