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September 10, 2026, BOCC Minutes
Meeting Details
Date of Meeting:
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Commissioners present:
Ernie Moser and Ken Bullock
Clerk of the Board:
Jason C. Dixon
Absent Board Members:
Jeff Hough
Staff present:
Deputy Clerk Nancy Allen and Comptroller Kristi Klauser
Agenda Details
AGENDA
Work Session and Claims Meeting (action items)
Work Session Agenda:
1
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Charity Staggs, SICOG, (1) providing an update on Pocatello CDWG Juniper Dump Program.
Request to reinstate the landfill voucher program, and (2) update and request to renew
Professional Services Contract for Grant Writing Services (requested 10 minutes) (action item)
2
•
Scott Crowther, Event Center/Wellness Complex, requesting approval on updated Bannock
County Events Contract and Application for FY27 (requested 5 minutes) (action item)
3
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Kristi Davenport, Commission Office, presenting, for review and potential approval, a Bannock
County Volunteer Board Member Application (requested 5 minutes) (action item)
4
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Reading of and Signature on the Patriot Day Proclamation (action item)
5
Claims Agenda:
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Board of Ambulance District: Invoices and Commissioner Report
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Board of Commissioners: Invoices, Commissioners Reports, and Credit Applications
•
Personnel Actions with potential Executive Session under Idaho Code §§ 74-206(1)(a),(b)&(d) for
personnel actions or personnel records exempt from disclosure with potential action following
adjournment of Executive Session
•
Manual Check
•
Payroll Report
•
Alcohol Licenses and Permits
•
Certificate of Residency Approval
•
Mileage Reimbursement Requests
•
Technology Request Form
•
Memorandum Authorization for Accounts Payable
•
Cardholder User Agreement and Authorization
Meeting Notes
1
9:01 AM Bullock called the meeting to order. Staggs reviewed a City of Pocatello grant to clear juniper
and other fuels. SICOG was hired to administer the grant and assisting to implement a juniper dump
program. The request is to re-establish the dump program. They are targeting certain areas on the east
bench to dump burnable fuels for free and send the bill to Pocatello to be paid for with the grant. The
request is for 100 vouchers to see how the program works.
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF
BANNOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
September 10, 2026, BOCC Minutes
9:02 AM Aubri Lewis, Landfill Management Assistant, explained it would get sent to construction and
debris. Questions were addressed regarding burning and cell space. Lewis explained cell three has less
traffic and there would be no interruption to normal services. Discussion ensued on limits for vouchers,
partnership with the city, and potential chipping. Staggs explained they are offering a few options to see
what works. Bullock would like an official request from the city and more information. Staggs will put
together more information and come back.
9:08 AM Staggs proposed a new contract for another year for grant writing services with the same terms
regarding the grant fee that the department would pay with a total limit up to $75,000. Several grants for
fuels reduction have been awarded and one grant was denied for the Coroner’s office. The denied grant
was given feedback and SICOG is offering to write that grant again for free. Moser moved to approve the
agreement with SICOG. The motion passed.
2
9:11 AM Teri Jones, Event Coordinator, appeared and reviewed the contract and application forms, and
insurance clause were updated. Bowen reported these are standard terms for a contract. Bullock moved to
approve the new versions to be effective October 1. The motion passed.
3
9:14 AM Davenport reviewed a policy for appointing volunteers. Bullock suggested requiring the
volunteer boards to sign off on receipt of the policy. Moser moved to approve the policy. The motion
passed.
4
9:18 AM Veterans Services Coordinator Melissa Hartman appeared. Moser questioned whether the
paralyzed veterans group that requested a fee waiver a few weeks ago had contacted her. Hartman will
look into whether any contact was attempted. Hartman explained the 25th anniversary of the terrorist
attacks on the United States is tomorrow. Bullock read the proclamation into the record. Moser moved to
sign and approve the Patriot Day Proclamation after a correction is made. The motion passed. Discussion
ensued on PSA’s from a radio station, and incorporating suicide awareness month to help Veterans seek
resources. A dinner will be held next Thursday. The community is invited to Veterans Memorial Building
at 6 p.m. Volunteers would be welcomed.
5
9:34 AM Moser moved to approve the items on the claims agenda. The motion passed.
Action Item Summary
ACTION/DIRECTION
ASSIGNED TO
Agreement with SICOG for grant writing services was approved for up to
$75,000. SICOG will return with more information on the request to
provide Landfill vouchers for the CDWG Juniper Dump Program offered
by the City of Pocatello through a grant.
Commissioner/Grant Team
Updated Events Contract and Application forms were approved.
Parks & Rec
Volunteer Board Member Application policy was approved.
Commission/Resolution
Patriot Day Proclamation was approved.
Veterans
Items on the claims agenda were approved.
Auditing/Clerk/Resolution
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