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September 8, 2026, BOCC Minutes
Meeting Details
Date of Meeting:
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Commissioners present:
Jeff Hough and Ken Bullock
Clerk of the Board:
Jason C. Dixon
Absent Board Members:
Ernie Moser
Staff present:
Deputy Clerk Nancy Allen, Comptroller Kristi Klauser, Civil Deputy
Prosecutor Sean Bowen, and HR Director Matthew Phillips
Agenda Details
AGENDA
Business Meeting (action items)
Agenda:
1
•
Indigent Business may require an Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code §74-206(1)(d) to
consider records exempt from public disclosure (action item)
2
•
Kevin Sonico, Idaho Transportation Department, requesting, on behalf of the Idaho State
Historical Society, to install a historical marker about Pocatello’s Triangle District as part of
Idaho’s historical Highway Marker Program near The Village Youth and Community Center
(requested 10 minutes) (action item)
3
•
Chad Brown, Franson Civil Engineers, providing an update pertaining to the Portneuf Marsh
Valley Watershed Plan EA and requesting a signature on the McCammon Ditch Company’s
Landowner Concurrence Form for an NRCS grant application (requested 10 minutes) (action
item)
4
•
Tristan Bourquin, Planning and Development, On-the-Record Review of Planning and
Development Council’s decision to deny a variance request (requested 15 minutes) (action item)
5
•
Dan Kendall, Facilities, requesting approval to have Booth Architecture begin designing the new
floor plan for the old YDC (requested 10 minutes) (action item)
6
•
Matthew K. Phillips, Human Resources/Risk Management, regarding a request for signature on a
Career Path Internship Agreement – Off-Site Work (requested 5 minutes) (action item)
7
•
Kristi Klauser, Auditing, requesting (1) signature on the Tyler Asset Management Quote, and (2)
to open the FY26 budget for health insurance (requested 5 minutes) (action items)
8
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (action items):
Resolution No. 2026-60 Approving August 2026 Salaries
Resolution No. 2026-61 Approving August 2026 Alcohol Licenses
Resolution No. 2026-62 Establishing Mileage Allowance Rates and Jury and Witness Per Diem Rates
9
LETTERS AND NOTICES (action items):
Public Hearing Notice – Reopen Budget for Unanticipated Revenue
10 SIGNATURE ONLY (action items):
Commissioners’ Proceedings – August 2026
Memo – Leave Without Pay
11
CONSENT AGENDA (action items):
•
Manual Checks
•
Alcohol Licenses and Catering Permits
•
Certificate of Residency Approval
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF
BANNOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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September 8, 2026, BOCC Minutes
•
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
•
Mileage and Travel Approvals
•
Minutes: Approval of and signature on certification for meeting minutes for August 27,
September 1, and 3, 2026
12 Quarterly Jail Inspection per Idaho Code §20-622 (potential action items)
NOTE: This meeting will be held at 5800 S. 5th Ave., Pocatello, Idaho
Meeting Notes
1
9:00 AM Hough called the meeting to order. Community Resources and Advocacy Director Shantal
Laulu presented applications for cremation assistance for case numbers 20260031 and 20260032. Bullock
moved to approve case numbers 2026003 and 20260032. The motion passed.
2
9:02 AM Sonico explained the program and request to place a historical marker sign for the triangle
district on County property at The Village. 9:06 AM Juvenile Probation Director Todd Mauger reviewed
suggested speaking with the Baptist or Greek Orthodox Churches as one of them is the last remaining of
the original triangle and value historic values. The Board recommended speaking with the churches first.
3
9:10 AM Public Works Director Kiel Burmester and John Hyde were also present. Brown recalled
previous discussions with the Board about their project. Surveys have been performed and they are
working on getting an archaeologist to the location. Discussions were had with Public Works regarding
areas that experience flooding. The project area was reviewed and areas that experience flooding that
might benefit from the project. They are considering putting catch basins in to help with the flooding peak
that will reduce flood impacts on county roads and private property. Brown questioned if there would be
any interest in a study being conducted to look at that option. They would also contact private landowners
as well. The study and design would be paid by the grant, but maintenance would be a County cost in the
future.
9:15 AM Burmester looked at it as protecting County assets. Public Works has looked into building up
roads. There are a few roads that have gotten washed out and rebuilt in the last few weeks. One concerned
they discussed was making basins accessible. One way to look at it is cleaning basins out once in awhile
versus fixing roads.
9:17 AM Hyde pointed out the recent rainfall of 7/10 of an inch that deposited debris on Highway 91.
There was some washout that resulted in grading and clean-up. A catch basin would pool water before it
gets to a road. Bullock suggested using natural landmarks as much as possible or keep any pipelines
aesthetic. Brown explained discussions on possible basin drainages and existing culverts and reviewed
discussions with other entities.
9:27 AM The concurrence form was explained. Hough moved to authorize signature on the Landowner
Concurrence Form. The motion passed.
4
9:28 AM Planning Director Hal Jensen also appeared. Bourquin reviewed the appeal of Council’s denial
of a variance from the Pecks. Legal indicated to her to ensure the Board took note that the images and
narrative attached to the appeal are not things that Council reviewed, so they cannot be considered in this
on the record review today. Procedurally, the review is to make sure Council followed procedure.
9:30 AM Bowen agreed with Bourquin’s explanation, and added that the variance request was not the
proper avenue for this particular request. Jensen pointed out their request could be accomplished with a
replat. Bullock moved to deny the appeal on the variance and uphold Council’s decision. The motion
passed.
5
9:31 AM Kendall explained procurement is working on a contract with Booth for architecture and
requested to move forward on design for old YDC space. The Board concurred to move forward.
6
9:33 AM Phillips reviewed a request for leave without pay. Bullock moved to approve the request. The
motion passed.
September 8, 2026, BOCC Minutes
9:33 AM Phillips reviewed the Career Path Internship Agreement with ISU. The language for work comp
was updated. Bullock moved to approve the agreement with ISU. The motion passed.
7
9:34 AM Klauser requested a contract for an asset management system with Tyler Technologies. Bullock
moved to approve the agreement with Tyler Technologies. The motion passed.
9:35 AM Klauser reviewed the request to open the budget for health insurance revenues of $1,195,403.
Revenues were underbudgeted for payments from Gem Plan for prescription and other rebates and grants.
Hough moved to approve opening the budget. The motion passed.
8
9:38 AM Bullock moved to approve Resolution Nos. 2026-60, 61, and 62. The motion passed.
9
9:39 AM Bullock moved to approve the public hearing notice to reopen the budget. The motion passed.
10 9:39 AM Bullock moved to approve the publication for August proceedings and memo for leave without
pay. The motion passed.
11 9:40 AM Bullock moved to approve the items on the consent agenda. The motion passed.
12 11:03 AM A jail inspection was completed with Commissioners Hough and Bullock, Sheriff Tony Manu,
Clerk Jason Dixon, and Captain Lyle Thurgood. The questionnaire was completed and there were no
major issues found. 11:15 AM The group to a shortened tour. 11:15 AM The meeting adjourned and
Bullock stayed to tour further with Thurgood and see the body scanner/intake area.
Action Item Summary
ACTION/DIRECTION
ASSIGNED TO
Applications for cremation assistance for case numbers 20260031 and
20260032 were approved.
Indigent
Landowner Concurrence Form was approved for signature for McCammon
Ditch Company’s grant application.
Public Works/Commission
Variance appeal filed by the Pecks was denied and Council’s decision was
upheld.
Planning/Resolution
Design for old YDC space will move forward after approval of contract
with Booth.
Facilities
Career Path Internship Agreement with ISU was approved. Request for
leave without pay was approved.
HR
Asset Management System with Tyler Technologies was approved.
Publication notice for public hearing to open the budget was approved.
Auditing
Resolution Nos. 2026-60 Approving August 2026 Salaries; 2026-61
Approving August 2026 Alcohol Licenses; and 2026-62 Establishing
Mileage Allowance Rates and Jury and Witness Per Diem Rates were
passed.
Clerk
Commissioner Proceedings for August was approved for publication.
Clerk
Items on the consent agenda were approved.
Auditing/Clerk/Resolution
Inspection of jail was completed.
Sheriff
In the Matter of APPROVING
AUGUST 2026 SALARIES
RESOLUTION
R.S. No. 2026-60
September 8, 2026
WHEREAS, salary approval forms, for the month of August 2026, have been submitted
for approval by the Board of County Commissioners;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the following salaries are approved by the
Board:
Date
Approved
Name — Position
Department — Reason for Change
Effective Date
& Salary
08/06/2026 Kathy Cook — Accountant & Payroll Specialist
Auditing — Replacing David Hadley
08/24/2026
$29.53/hour
Mya Mitton — Treatment Counselor
D6 Treatment — Replacing Tiffany Campbell
08/17/2026
$25.78/hour
Tressa Hall — Classification/Booking Deputy
Jail — Replacing Elizama Laris
08/17/2026
$18.47/hour
Kallie Dahlke — Intern
Juvenile Justice — Internship
08/24/2026
Unpaid
Dana Vizcarra — Intern
Juvenile Justice/The Village — Internship
TBD
Unpaid
08/20/2026 Terry Udy — Equipment Operator 2
Road & Bridge — Replacing J Wilson
08/31/2026
$22.35/hour
ATTEST:
BOARD • F BANNOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Jeff Hou
air
Ernie 1V ser,
mber
n Bullock, Member
Jason C. Dixon, Clerk
In the Matter of APPROVING
R.S. No. 2026-61
AUGUST 2026 ALCOHOL LICENSES
September 8, 2026
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, in the month of August 2026, the following applied for the following licenses and
have been issued permits by the District Health Department and do not have any disqualifications;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the following applications for licenses/permits be
approved.
DATE
APPROVED LIC #
TOTAL
OWNER/
APPLICANT
DBA/Event
08/04/2026
ACP2026-015
$20.00
The Royal Hotel & Pizzeria
Wedding
ABT2026-013
$20.00 Summit Idaho Retail
Peak Stop #1002
ABT2026-012
$20.00 Summit Idaho Retail
Peak Stop #1007
ABT2026-011
$20.00 Summit Idaho Retail
Peak Stop #1004
08/11/2026
ACP2026-016
$20.00 Sand Trap Grill
Retirement Party
08/13/2026
ABL2026-005
$200.00 Dempsey Creek
Tipsy Canoe Tap House & BBQ
08/20/2026
ABL2026-006
$287.50 Carson Corner LLC
Dopps Den
08/25/2026
ABT2026-014
$20.00 Finch Brands
Nels Bi-Lo Market
ABL2026-008
$175.00 JB5 Ventures
Loading Pen Saloon
ABL2026-007
$287.50 Inntrusted
Courtyard by Marriott
BOARD IF BANNOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Jeff Hough
Ernie Moyer, Member
ullock, XIember
ATTEST:
Jason C. Dixon, Clerk
In the Matter of ESTABLISHING
MILEAGE ALLOWANCE RATES, AND )
JURY AND WITNESS PER DIEM RATES )
RESOLUTION
R.S. No. 2026-62
September 8, 2026
WHEREAS, the cost of operating a motor vehicle has increased since the existing
mileage allowance was established and other rates paid out need to be memorialized by
resolution; and
WHEREAS, Idaho Code §31-3101 provides, "When any such officer or deputy shall use
his private car as a means of travel in the performance of his official duty the actual and
necessary expense of the use of such car shall be determined by the county commissioners of
each county and allowance made therefor at a rate for each mile driven shall be applied
uniformly to each officer or deputy in that county and such allowance shall be the frill amount
allowable for travel expense when such car is used;" and
WHEREAS, Idaho Code §2-215 states: "A juror shall be paid mileage for his travel
expenses from his residence to the place of holding court and return at the same rate per mile as
established by resolution of the county commissioners for county employees in the county where
the juror resides...;" and
WHEREAS, Idaho Code §19-3945 provides, "Jurors in a coroner's inquest are entitled to
the mileage and per diem payments as provided for jurors in section 2-215, Idaho Code;" and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Idaho Code §2-215, jurors shall be compensated: 1) Five
dollars ($5.00), or a rate of more than five dollars ($5.00) up to twenty-five dollars ($25.00) as
determined by the county commissioners of the county where the juror resides, for each one-half
(1/2) day, or portion thereof, unless the juror travels more than thirty (30) miles from his
residence, in which event he shall receive ten dollars ($10.00), or a rate of more than ten dollars
($10.00) up to fifty dollars ($50.00) as determined by the county commissioners of the county
where the juror resides, for each one-half (1/2) day or portion thereof; (2) Ten dollars ($10.00),
or a rate of more than ten dollars ($10.00) up to fifty dollars ($50.00) as determined by the
county commissioners in the county where the juror resides, for each day's required attendance
at court of more than one-half (1/2) day; (3) Fifty dollars ($50.00) for each day's required
attendance at court that exceeds five (5) days for one (1) trial; and
WHEREAS, witness mileage and per diem rates are addressed in Idaho Code §§19-3945
and 19-3008, with such mileage rate to be "the same rate per mile as the state of Idaho pays for
state employees pursuant to section 67-2008," and a per diem rate of $8 per day for each day's
actual attendance as such witness; and
WHEREAS, during the FY27 budget discussions, it was determined that the mileage
reimbursement rate for employees shall be set at $0.55 per mile, which said rate would extend to
jurors; and
R.S. No. 2026-62
Page 2
WHEREAS, Bannock County pays per diem rates to jurors in the amount of S5 per half
day or $10 per full day.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the mileage reimbursement rate for
Bannock County employees and jurors shall be set at $0.55 per mile; that the mileage rate for
witness shall be paid at the then current rate the state of Idaho pays for state employees, currently
$0.75 per mile; that the per diem rate for witnesses shall be paid at the then current rate in Idaho
Code, currently $8 per day; and that the per diem rate for jurors shall be paid at $5 per half day
or portion of half day and $10 per full day or more than one-half day, with said rates effective
October 1, 2026.
BOARD
F BANNOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST:
Jason C. Dixon, Clerk
Jeff Hough
ullock,
mber
BOARD OF BANNOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES CERTIFICATION
We, the Board of Bannock County Commissioners, hereby certify approval of the minutes of the Bannock
County Commissioners' meetings inclusive of the date(s) of August 27, September 1, and 3, 2026, as
approved during the meeting of September 8, 2026.
BOARD 0 2 BANNOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Jeff Hough,
Ernie
Bulloc , Member
ATTEST:
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