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Mallard present, to review Planning & Zoning matters. Attendees were Naysha Foster, Planning & Zoning
Director, and Ashli Anderson, Deputy Clerk & Commissioners' Administrative Assistant. There were no
public attendees. Items considered and action taken are as follows:
PUBLIC HEARfNG ON COMMISSIONERS' LEVEL:
As advertised, a public hearing was held on the Commissioners' level in the Commissioners' Hearing Room.
Commissioner/ Acting Chair Michelle Mallard called the hearing to order at 10:00 a.m.
PROJECT: Case 25-1163 Amendment to Bonneville County Planning & Zoning Ordinances:
Hearing was held for public comments regarding the amendment to Bonneville County Zoning Ordinances
to include sections for Aquifer Recharge Basins and Gravel Mining Operation. Commissioner Mallard
noted that there were no public in attendance to comment. Therefore, the hearing was opened and closed in
the same motion. For the hearing packet, see Exhibit No. "210-26" in Exhibits to Commissioners'
Minutes 2026.
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ADM INISTRATIVE ITEMS:
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With no objection from the public, Commissioner Jonathan Walker motioned to adopt Ordinance
No. 283-26: Bonneville County Zoning Ordinance Amendment Adding Sections for Aquifer
Recharge Basins and Gravel Mining Operation. Commissioner Michelle Mallard seconded the
motion. All in favor.
The ordinance was recorded on August 13, 2026, in the Bonneville County Recorder's office as
Instrument # I 8 I 902. Summary of the ordinance was published in the Post Register on August 15,
2025. See Exhibit No. "2Jl-26" in Exhibits to Commissioners' Minutes 2026.
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Naysha Foster provided an overview of the recent changes in legislation that will impact the Ag-
Protection Area Ordinance. The Commissioners reviewed and discussed the plan forward and
potential amendments to the Bonneville County Ag-Protection Area Ordinance. Revisions will be
made and this topic will be brought to the Commissioners at a later date fo r adoption.
IN THE MATTER OF CEI RIBBON CUTTING & OPEN HOUSE:
Commissioner Jonathan Walker and Commissioner Michelle Mallard attended the Ribbon Cutting and
Open House for the Battelle Energy Alliance Future Tech Building in partnership with Frontier Credit
Union at the Col lege of Eastern Idaho on this day.
IN THE MATTER OF ROUTINE BUSINESS:
The Commissioners acted upon routine business throughout the day.
The Commissioners recessed.
Chairman, Board of onnevi lle County Commissioners
Clerk, Board of Bonneville County Commissioners
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
BONNEVILLE COUNTY IDAHO
Friday August 14, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF CORNERSTONE WELLNESS & RECOVERY:
Commissioner Jonathan Walker and Commissioner Michelle Mallard attended the Cornerstone Wellness
and Recovery Roundtable discussion held at Just 4 Kids Health on this day.
Chairman, Board of onneville County Commissioners
Clerk, Board of Bonneville County Commissioners
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
BONNEVILLE COUNTY IDAHO
Monday August 17, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER MEETING:
Commissioner Michelle Mallard attended a meeting of the Family Justice Center on this day.
IN THE MATTER OF BONNEVILLE COUNTY FAffi BOARD MEETING:
Commissioner Karl Casperson attended a meeting of the Bonneville County Fair Board, held at the
Bonneville County Fairground.
IN THE MATTER OF ROUTINE BUSINESS:
Commissioner/Chairman Karl Casperson and Commissioner Michelle Mallard acted upon routine business
throughout the day.
The Commissioners recessed.
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Clerk, Board of Bonneville County Commissioners
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
BONNEVILLE COUNTY IDAHO
Tuesday August 18, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS:
Commissioner/Chairman Karl Casperson, Commissioner Jonathan Walker, and Commissioner Michelle
Mallard met to consider various administrative items, including contracts, agreements, routine tax
cancellations, personnel action forms and other general administrative items as needed. Also in attendance
were Austin Black, Chief Operations Officer, Ashli Anderson, Deputy Clerk & Commissioners'
Administrative Assistant, Heidi Thompson, Deputy Clerk & Commissioners' Secretary, and Brad Clements,
Emergency Management Director. Commissioner Karl Casperson motioned to approve all administrative
business and Commissioner Jonathan Walker seconded the motion. All in favor. The following action was
taken:
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The Commissioners reviewed the following Tax Charge Corrections to allow the Homeowner
Exemption per LC. 63-602G on this date.
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Dane) Kirby, Parcel# RPA9020009010O. Allow 2026 Homeowner Exemption
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Leigh Ann Layton, Parcel# RP02N37E107439. Allow 2026 Homeowner Exemption
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Mark Leach, Parcel# RPO5395005010O. Allow 2026 Homeowner Exemption
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Wesley Phillip Lefler, Parcel# RPB4240003010O. Allow 2026 Homeowner Exemption
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Thomas Macauley, Parcel# RP02N39E083475. Allow 2026 Homeowner Exemption
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Keity Marquez, Parcel# RPO3493014018O. Allow 2026 Homeowner Exemption
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Eddie Dean Maroney, Parcel# RPB3032001031G. Allow 2026 Homeowner Exemption
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Sarah Mae Mason, Parcel# RPA0060004004O. Allow 2026 Homeowner Exemption
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Brian McBride, Parcel# RPA00008212798. Allow 2026 Homeowner Exemption
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Sarah Cathryn McMurtrey, Parcel # RPAl 760009001A. Allow 2026 Homeowner
Exemption
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Misti Meredith, Parcel# RPA2070002015O. Allow 2026 Homeowner Exemption
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Cristina Mitchell, Parcel # RPA2300022005A. Allow 2026 Homeowner Exemption
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Glenn Leonard Ogren, Parcel# MHFLEEl 72701. Allow 2026 Homeowner Exemption
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Michael Parrish, Parcel# RPO555F033019O. Allow 2026 Homeowner Exemption
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Deeann or Collette Pifer, Parcel# MHBARR711405. Allow 2026 Homeowner Exemption
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Scott Richens, Parcel# RPB3910002002O. Allow 2026 Homeowner Exemption
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Alex Rodriguez, Parcel# RPO4050003002O. Allow 2026 Homeowner Exemption
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Seth Runge, Parcel# RPH6010001003O. Allow 2026 Homeowner Exemption
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Thomas Seaver, Parcel# RPAl 8900020200. Allow 2026 Homeowner Exemption
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John Byron Serafin, Parcel# RPA1840003006B. Allow 2026 Homeowner Exemption
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Chad Skinner, Parcel # MHOAKW071401. Allow 2026 Homeowner Exemption
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Anthony Spears, Parcel# RPBS l 020020120. Allow 2026 Homeowner Exemption
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Rachel E Swenson, Parcel # RPA0540022033A. Allow 2026 Homeowner Exemption
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Brent Kay Tracy JR, Parcel # RPC3l8001100 lB. Allow 2026 Homeowner Exemption
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Peggy Phillipp, Parcel# RPA2140006015O. Allow 2026 Homeowner Exemption
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Denise Y Urrea, Parcel# RPA0186012023O. Allow 2026 Homeowner Exemption
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Ashlee Crofts, Parcel# RPA2773016005O. Allow 2026 Homeowner Exemption
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Caitlin B Lauderdale, Parcel# RPA1802011006O. Allow 2026 Homeowner Exemption
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Jason R Oliver, Parcel# RPA5317015013O. Allow 2026 Homeowner Exemption
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John Richard Rehn, Parcel# RPB2803010007A. Allow 2026 Homeowner Exemption
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Betty Meng, Parcel# RPB8630000007O. Allow 2026 Homeowner Exemption
The Commissioners reviewed and acted on the following:
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Brad Clements presented the Point of Dispensing Agreement with Eastern Idaho Public Health.
Commissioner Michelle Mallard motioned to approve the agreement. Commissioner Jonathan
Walker seconded the motion. All in favor. See Exhibit No. "212-26" in Exhibits to
Commissioners' Minutes 2026.
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The Commissioners reviewed proposed Ordinance No. 284-26 Amendment to County Code for
Public Utility Placement. Commissioner Michelle Mallard motioned to adopt Ordinance No. 284-
26. Commissioner Jonathan Walker seconded the motion. All in favor.
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The ordinance was recorded on August 18, 2026, in the Bonneville County Recorder's office as
Instrument # 1819306 and shall take effect upon publication. Summary of the ordinance was
published in the Post Register on August 25, 2026. See Exhibit No. "213-26" in Exhibits to
Commissioners' Minutes 2026.
IN THE MATTER OF WEEKLY PUBLIC WORKS MEETING:
In the weekly Public Works Meeting, Commissioner/Chairman Karl Casperson, Commissioner Jonathan
Walker, and Commissioner Michelle Mallard met with Lance Bates, Public Works Director, David Romrell,
Public Works Assistant Director, Naysha Foster, Planning & Zoning Director, Austin Black, Chief
Operations Officer, and Ashli Anderson, Deputy Clerk & Commissioners' Administrative Assistant, relative
to subjects pertaining to the Public Works department. Items considered and action taken are as follows:
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Lance Bates presented Change Order #2 for the 49th North Widening Project to account for fencing
materials that were not included in the Right-of-Way packages. The Commissioners shared concern
that this cost could have been accounted for before the bid process and even more concern over the
unit prices for the fencing materials. It was determined to table the Change Order at this time.
Austin Black suggested that we request Horrocks obtain estimates from more than one fencing
company. The Commissioners agreed. Mr. Bates will reach out to Horrocks. This item will
reviewed again at a later date.
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David Romrell presented the Conditional Acceptance of Heritage Heights Div 1 Phase lB.
Commissioner Michelle Mallard motioned to accept. Commissioner Jonathan Walker seconded the
motion. All in favor. See Exhibit No. "214-26" in Exhibits to Commissioners' Minutes 2026.
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David Romrell presented proposed Resolution No. 26-08 Declaration of Odd Lot Properties as
outlined in the resolution. These right-of-way "remnant" properties will be offered for sale to the
adjoining landowners. Commissioner Michelle Mallard motioned to adopt Resolution No. 26-08.
Commissioner Jonathan Walker seconded the motion. All in favor. See Exhibit No. "215-26" in
Exhibits to Commissioners' Minutes 2026.
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David Romrell presented the Public Notice of Pending Sale for the previously mentioned odd-lot
properties. Commissioner Michelle Mallard motioned to approve the publication. Commissioner
Jonathan Walker seconded the motion. All in favor.
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Lance Bates provided an update on current construction projects and road conditions. Various other
items were discussed. However, no further action was taken.
IN THE MATTER OF EXCHANGE CLUB MEETING:
Commissioner Karl Casperson attended a meeting of the Exchange Club on this date.
IN THE MATTER OF WEEKLY LEGAL COUNSEL:
Commissioner/Chairman Karl Casperson and Commissioner Michelle Mallard met with Scott Hall, Civil
Counselor, and Weston Davis, Civil Counselor, in weekly Legal Counsel concerning legal issues and
pending decisions to be made by the Board of Commissioners. Other county employees in attendance as
invited.
Pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206, the Board of Commissioners went into Executive Session. Commissioner
Michelle Mallard moved, and Commissioner Karl Casperson seconded the motion to go into Executive
Session regarding pending litigation at 2:00 p.m. A roll call vote was taken, and all voted aye. The meeting
was adjourned at 2:06 p.m.
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IN THE MATTER OF ROUTINE BUSINESS:
The Commissioners acted upon routine business throughout the day.
The Commissioners recessed.
Clerk, Board of Bonneville County Commissioners
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
BONNEVILLE COUNTY IDAHO
Wednesday August 19, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS:
Commissioner/Chaim1an Karl Casperson and Commissioner Michelle Mallard met to consider various
administrative items, including contracts, agreements, routine tax cancellations, personnel action forms and
other general administrative items as needed. Also in attendance were Lt. Alisa Prudent, Ashli Anderson,
Deputy Clerk & Commissioners' Administrative Assistant, and Heidi Thompson, Deputy Clerk &
Commissioners' Secretary. Commissioner Karl Casperson motioned to approve the consent agenda.
Commissioner Michelle Mallard seconded the motion. All in favor. The following action was taken:
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The Commissioners reviewed and approved claims and authorized the payment of expenditures.
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The Commissioners signed the Administrative Services Agreement with Blue Cross for 2026. This
agreement was agreed on previously and is now finalized. See Exhibit No. "216-26" in Exhibits
to Commissioners' Minutes 2026.
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The Commissioners reviewed and approved the following Tax Charge Corrections to allow the
Homeowner Exemption per I.C. 63-602G on this date.
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Zackary Adair, Parcel# RPB3740011007O. Allow 2026 Homeowner Exemption
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Cody Michael Bingham, Parcel# RPA0060005013O. Allow 2026 Homeowner Exemption
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Robert & Natalie Cheney Revocable Trust, Parcel # RPO2044003024O. Allow 2026
Homeowner Exemption
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Jayden Seward, Parcel# RPE3600001005O. Allow 2026 Homeowner Exemption
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Colten Shanks, Parcel# RPA8380000022A. Allow 2026 Homeowner Exemption
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The Commissioners reviewed and approved a request from the Sheriffs Office to declare surplus
equipment regarding Axon Tasers, batteries, cartridges and holsters, and other ancillary items for
Law Enforcement vehicles. The items will be destroyed or sold to a third-party company that
refurbishes and sells to Law Enforcement. For a list of the items, see Exhibit No. "217-26" in
Exhibits to Commissioners' Minutes 2026.
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The Commissioners acted and authorized the issuance of an alcohol license for retail beer, wine
and/or liquor as outlined in the applications to the following:
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Soiled Dove
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Maverik #3 85
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Maverik #73 7
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Maverik #239
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Maverik #396
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Fred Meyer #156
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Maverik #732
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That One Place Lounge
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Maverik #578
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Leo's Place
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Maverik #406
IN THE MATTER OF WEEKLY INDIGENT MEETING:
Pursuant to Section 74-206(l)(d) of the Idaho Code, Commissioner Michelle Mallard moved, and
Commissioner Karl Casperson seconded the motion to go into Executive Session at 9:06 a.m. to review
applications for county assistance. A roll call vote was taken, and all voted aye. Commissioner Walker was
not present.
After coming out of the Executive Session, Commissioner/Chairman Karl Casperson entertained a motion
relative to the determination of indigent applicants under Idaho Code Chapter 34. Commissioner Michelle
Mallard moved, and Commissioner Karl Casperson seconded the motion. All in favor. The following
actions were taken:
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Lien Released for County Case # 8B-2016-00041
IN THE MATTER OF DEPARTMENTAL/OFFICE REPORTING MEETING:
Commissioner/Chairman Karl Casperson and Commissioner Michelle Mallard met with Sheriff Samuel
Hulse, Chief Deputy Sheriff Anthony "Tony" Glenn, Captain Ed Vitacolonna for updates on the Sheriff's
Office. Also present were Austin Black, Chief Operations Officer, and Ashli Anderson, Deputy Clerk &
Commissioners' Administrative Assistant.
IN THE MATTER OF COUNTY CONVERSATIONS: OPEN OFFICE HOURS WITH
COMMISSIONER MALLARD:
Commissioner Michelle Mallard held open office hours for patrons wishing to ask questions or voice
concerns regarding Bonneville County.
IN THE MATTER OF ITD DISTRICT 6 BOARD OUTREACH WORKSHOP:
Commissioner Karl Casperson attended the Outreach Workshop held by the Idaho Transportation
Department (ITD) for District 6 on this day. ITO is in the process of gathering public input regarding road
construction projects.
IN THE MATTER OF 2027 4rn OF JULY PLANNING MEETING:
Commissioner Michelle Mallard attended a meeting with Mayor Lisa Burtenshaw, City ofldaho Falls, and
others to discuss the 2027 4th of July season.
IN THE MATTER OF BONNEVILLE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
(BMPO) POLICY BOARD MEETING:
Commissioner Karl Casperson attended a Bonneville Metropolitan Planning Organization (BMPO) Policy
Board meeting on this date.
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IN THE MATTER OF ROUTINE BUSINESS:
The Commissioners acted upon routine business throughout the day.
The Commissioners recessed.
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
BONNEVILLE COUNTY IDAHO
Thursday August 20, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS:
Commissioner/Chairman Karl Casperson, Commissioner Jonathan Walker, and Commissioner Michelle
Mallard met to consider various administrative items, including contracts, agreements, routine tax
cancellations, personnel action forms and other general administrative items as needed. Also in attendance
were Ashli Anderson, Deputy Clerk & Commissioners' Administrative Assistant, and Heidi Thompson,
Deputy Clerk & Commissioners' Secretary. Commissioner Michelle Mallard motioned to approve the
consent agenda. Commissioner Karl Casperson seconded the motion. All in favor. The following action was
taken:
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The Commissioners acted and authorized the issuance of an alcohol license for retail beer, wine
and/or liquor as outlined in the application to El Cantaro.
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Upon the recommendation of the appraiser and/or appraisers involved, the Board of Commissioners
approved Tax Charge Correction of the following taxes:
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Jeffrey W Bryant, Parcel# RPO0084007015O. The value was corrected from $295,550.00
to $0.00 due to occupancy date error resulting in a tax cancellation for 2026.
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Japheth LLC, Parcel # RPA1300000002O. The value was corrected from $6,425.00 to
$0.00 due to clerical error resulting in a tax cancellation for 2023.
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Pacific Crest Family Trust, Parcel # RPO542 l 002024A. The value was corrected from
$847,100.00 to $0.00 due to casualty loss approved on August 06, 2026, resulting in a tax
cancellation for 2026.
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David Lee Stevens, Parcel # RPO0084007016O. The value was corrected from
$291,860.00 to $0.00 due to occupancy date error resulting in a tax cancellation for 2026.
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IN THE MATTER OF SIGNING THE 2026 MISSING PERSONS DAY PROCLAMATION:
Commissioner/Chairman Karl Casperson, Commissioner Jonathan Walker, and Commissioner Michelle
Mallard met with Mayor Lisa Burtenshaw, City of Idaho Falls, to enact the 2026 Missing Persons Day
Proclamation. Commissioner Michelle Mallard motioned to approve the proclamation. Commissioner
Jonathan Walker seconded the motion. All in favor. Signing took place in the Commissioners' Hearing
Room. Reading of the proclamation will take place at the Missing Persons Day event on August 12, 2026.
See Exhibit No. "218-26" in Exhibits to Commissioners' Minutes 2026.
IN THE MATTER OF DEPARTMENTAL/OFFICE REPORTING MEETING:
Commissioner Karl Casperson, Commissioner/Chairman Jonathan Walker, and Commissioner Michelle
Mallard met with Craig Tibbitts for updates on the Treasurer's Office. Also in attendance were Rachelle
DePaolo, Chief Deputy Treasurer, Austin Black, Chief Operations Officer, Chris Poulter, Clerk, Ashli
Anderson, Deputy Clerk & Commissioners' Administrative Assistant, and Heidi Thompson, Deputy Clerk
& Commissioners' Secretary. In addition to updates, there was a discussion regarding "specials" that are
collected by Bonneville County on the Tax Roll for other entities. It was determined that the tax roll is full
and the goal is to reduce the number of specials that are collected. No additional requests, beyond those we
already work with, will be granted.
IN THE MATTER OF DEPARTMENTAL/OFFICE REPORTING MEETING:
Commissioner/Chairman Karl Casperson, Commissioner Jonathan Walker, and Commissioner Michelle
Mallard met with Shante Sanchez, Coroner, and Ben Harris, Chief Deputy Coroner, for updates on the
Coroner's Office. Also in attendance were Austin Black, Chief Operations Officer, Ashli Anderson, Deputy
Clerk & Commissioners' Administrative Assistant, and Heidi Thompson, Deputy Clerk & Commissioners'
Secretary.
IN THE MATTER OF PRESENTATION OF THE OUTSIDE AUDIT:
Commissioner/Chairman Karl Casperson, Commissioner Jonathan Walker, and Commissioner Michelle
Mallard met with Clerk/ Auditor/Recorder Chris Poulter, Ron Smith, Sr. Accountant, Tanja Harrison, Staff
Accountant, and independent auditors Dana Izatt and Amy Briggs of Searle, Hart & Associates PLLC,
relative to the examination and audit of Bonneville County's General Purpose Financial Statements for the
year ending September 30, 2025. Also in attendance were Austin Black, Chief Operations Officer, Natalie
Kennedy, Chief Deputy Clerk, and Ashli Anderson, Deputy Clerk & Commissioners' Administrative
Assistant. A discussion of the report and the auditor's observations were reviewed. The Commissioners
agreed to accept the audit as reported. See Exhibit No. "219-26" in Exhibits to Commissioners' Minutes
2026.
IN THE MATTER OF IDAHO FALLS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING:
Commissioner Karl Casperson attended a meeting of the Idaho Falls Redevelopment Agency.
IN THE MATTER OF COUNTY CONVERSATIONS: OPEN OFFICE HOURS WITH
COMMISSIONER CASPERSON:
Commissioner Karl Casperson held open office hours for patrons wishing to ask questions or voice concerns
regarding Bonneville County.
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IN THE MATTER OF IAC PUBLIC HEALTH DISTRICT FUNDING WORK GROUP:
Commissioner Jonathan Walker virtually attended an Idaho Association of Counties (IAC) Public Health
District Funding Work Group meeting on this day.
IN THE MATTER OF ROUTINE BUSINESS:
The Commissioners acted upon routine business throughout the day.
The Commissioners recessed.
onneville County Commissioners
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Clerk, Board of Bonneville County Commissioners
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
BONNEVILLE COUNTY IDAHO
Friday August 21, 2026
IN THE MATTER OF ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS:
Commissioner/Chaimrnn Karl Casperson, Commissioner Jonathan Walker, and Commissioner Michelle
Mallard were in session on this day.
IN THE MATTER OF EASTERN IDAHO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COLLABORATIVE:
Commissioner Karl Casperson virtually attended a meeting of the Eastern Idaho Behavioral Health
Collaborative on this day.
IN THE MATTER OF ROUTINE BUSINESS:
The Commissioners acted upon routine business throughout the day.
The Commissioners recessed.
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