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September 29, 2026, BOCC Minutes
Meeting Details
Date of Meeting:
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Commissioners present:
Ernie Moser, Jeff Hough, and Ken Bullock
Clerk of the Board:
Jason C. Dixon
Absent Board Members:
Staff present:
Deputy Clerk Nancy Allen, Comptroller Kristi Klauser, and Prosecutor Ian
Johnson
Agenda Details
AGENDA
Business Meeting (action items)
Agenda:
1
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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
•
Denae Jones seeking to discuss the issue of Kratom use in Bannock County. The request is to ban
Kratom sales in Bannock County (requested 10 minutes) (action item)
3
•
Buddy Romriell, Public Works, regarding signature on Mastic Machine rental (signature only)
(action item)
4
•
Jason Dye, Courts, request to renew the vLex Contract for the Law Library (requested 5 minutes)
(action item)
5
•
Shanda Crystal, Procurement, seeking (1) discussion pertaining to Family Specialist Services. A
signature on a contract or contract amendment may be needed, and (2) review of and potential
signature on a contract with Booth Architecture (requested 10 minutes) (action item)
6
•
Dillon Evans, Landfill, seeking approval of and signature on Agreement for Solid Waste Disposal
with Bingham County (requested 5 minutes) (action item)
7
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Kristi Klauser, Auditing, regarding discussions pertaining to (1) paying for a server for Juvenile
Detention in FY27, (2) what to include in the FY27 recurring entries, and (3) IOEM training in
December (requested 10 minutes) (action item)
8
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (action items):
Resolution No. 2026-66 Declaring a Sole Source Expenditure – Posi Shell PSA 1000 for Landfill
Resolution No. 2026-67 Authorizing the Destruction of Records
Resolution No. 2026-68 Authorization to Dispose Surplus Assets/Property
Resolution No. 2026-69 Authorization to Opening of the FY26 Budget for Unanticipated Revenue and
Allocation for Expenses
9
LETTERS AND NOTICES (action items):
Public Hearing Notice
10 SIGNATURE ONLY (action items):
Euna Order Form
11
CONSENT AGENDA (action items):
•
Manual Checks
•
Alcohol Licenses and Catering Permits
•
Certificate of Residency Approval
•
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
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF
BANNOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Mileage and Travel Approvals
•
Minutes: Approval of and signature on certification for meeting minutes for September 15, 17,
and 24, 2026
12 11:00 AM Public Hearing to Reopen Budget for Unanticipated Revenue (action item)
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 20260033 and 20260034. Moser
moved to approve releases of lien for case numbers 20180276 and 20010136, approve the application for
case number 20260034 and deny the application for case number 20260033. The motion passed.
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9:03 AM Sheriff Tony Manu, Representative Erin Bingham from Idaho Falls, and Morgan Anderson with
SIPH also appeared. Hough explained the invitation for Ms. Jones to present today was a result from
discussions last week with her and other entities she’s been working with to ban Kratom sales. Jones
explained her niece overdosed on Kratom, one of six people doing so in an 18-month period. A lot of
people don’t know what Kratom is, but it’s a natural herb. It’s being marketed as natural and safe. It’s in
gas stations and vape shops, and also in drinks next Gatorades.
9:05 AM Anderson shared he coordinates the drug overdose prevention program. Over the last year,
concern has risen with the uptick in Kratom use locally and nationally. The DEA has temporarily
scheduled the potent version of Kratom, 7-OH, as a controlled substance. In low doses, Kratom acts like
caffeine, but in high doses, it acts like an opioid and is very addicting. There is not a lot of awareness
regarding Kratom and no age regulations. Teens can buy it. The street name is “gas station heroin.”
People think it’s a natural supplement and are using Kratom as an alternative, but it’s not healthy, nor a
safe alternative.
9:09 AM Bingham explained she tried to address a Kratom ban at the state level. A lot of people never
heard of it, but it is referred to as gas station heroin. The FDA warning was reviewed. Bingham carried a
bill that got stuck in committee. Before going forward with the bill, she talked to law enforcement,
doctors, and psychologists who all said it needs to be banned. Other municipality bans were reviewed.
Bingham explained the difference between natural vs. 7-OH. Kratom is a leaf imported from SE Asia.
Every so-called natural product in the United States is not the leaf, but contains it. In the U.S., it is
massive amounts of crushed up leaves. When consumed, the body converts it to 7-OH. The industry has
synthesized 7-OH. The issues include no consistent packaging or data, no idea on potency, and no
warnings for addiction or overdose. There have been eight deaths in Bonneville County. The cause of
death for Jones’s niece was mitragynine toxicity. There was no indication she was taking anything other
than prescribed medication. This is a $7 billion industry. Coroners only started testing for mitragynine
toxicity three years ago and not every coroner tests for it. The addiction and withdrawals are worse than
heroin.
9:22 AM Manu and Iverson reviewed that Kratom is a big topic currently and a previous example of a
past case was discussed.
9:26 AM Discussion ensued on state legislation, big money fighting against passing any kind of ban, and
Bingham fighting forces she didn’t know existed.
9:28 AM Johnson explained the procedures the Prosecutor can/can’t take.
9:29 AM Discussion ensued on enforcement, drafting an ordinance, sanctions for sales, joining with local
jurisdictions, potency variances, and banning both 7-OH and natural Kratom. Discussions will be had
with local jurisdictions.
3
9:37 AM Romriell reviewed a rental agreement for 2-3 weeks for a mastic machine. Moser moved to
approve the rental of the mastic machine. The motion passed.
4
9:39 AM Dye reviewed a contract for the statutory mandate for a law library. This is for the community to
have access. Bullock moved to approve the contract with vLex for the law library. The motion passed.
5
9:41 AM Dye reviewed that counseling services are already being provided and those counsellors have
now created a company. It’s requested to enter into a contract with this company, Mountain Healing
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Counseling. The rates would increase from $70-$78 per hour following the Medicaid rate. The contract
would be paid from the domestic violence grant, and if the grant is not awarded in the future, the contract
will end. Moser moved to approve the contract coinciding with grant funding. Discussion ensued on
review of the contract. The motion was amended to allow signature upon receipt of contract. The motion
passed.
9:48 AM Crystal reviewed a master services contract and task orders with Booth Architecture. Insurance
terms were reviewed for the master services contract. Bullock moved to approve the agreement with
Booth. The motion passed. Crystal reviewed the first of four task orders is for a conceptual master plan
for the new property and Booth has offered to complete this with no charge. Hough moved to approve
Task Order 1. The motion passed.
9:53 AM Regarding Task Order 2 for the livestock buildings at the fairgrounds for $52,500, Hough
requested to pull this item after discussions at IAC regarding fairs and getting MOU’s in place. Facilities
Director Dan Kendall approached. There are concerns with rights of way and having an MOU with the
fair board. Bullock moved to table the task order. Kendall shared thoughts on the task orders. The motion
passed.
9:56 AM Crystal reviewed Task Orders 3 and 4 are for the old jail remodel and bridge connector. Task
Order 3 for the remodel will take about 90 days for $163,300. Discussion ensued on tying in the elevators.
Kendall explained the elevators are becoming obsolete and he was informed there are some parts that are
no longer available. The elevators can fit in that budget. No engineering will be required. Bullock moved
to accept Tasks 3 and 4. Discussion ensued that Task 4 is the sky bridge for $77,500. Hough called for a
vote on Task 3. The motion passed. Hough moved to approve Task Order 4. The motion passed.
6
10:00 AM Evans reviewed updated contract with built in increases over 5 years. Discussion ensued on the
term, rates, other municipality use, revenues, and projections for revenue and expansion. Bullock moved
to approve the contract with a term of 3 years instead of 5. The motion passed.
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10:09 AM Klauser explained the Juvenile Detention server discussed previously will not be delivered by
the end of FY26. Looking at options to use the FY27 budget, an additional $11,854 from the original
quote is needed. It was recommended to use contingency.
10:10 AM IT Director Adam McKinney expressed that his department doesn’t manage that server and
only houses it. The server is at its lifetime capacity and is due for a refresh. Prices have nearly doubled on
tech items and that trend won’t change. Klauser pointed out these funds would be paid back in FY28.
Bullock moved to authorize the payment from contingency. The motion passed.
10:12 AM Klauser reviewed recurring payments. Those that require invoices include Portneuf Valley
Development, Portneuf Soil, and Veterans Memorial. There are 3 internal contributions that will be kept
on check request format, Event Center, concerts, and July 4.
10:14 AM IOEM training spots have been filled by the new director, Bullock, and IT.
8
10:15 AM Bullock moved to approve Resolution Numbers 2026-66, 67, and 68. The motion passed.
9
10:16 AM Moser moved to approve the public hearing notice for the comprehensive plan amendment.
The motion passed.
10 10:17 AM Moser moved to approve the Euna order form. The motion passed.
11 10:18 AM Bullock moved to approve the items on the consent agenda. The motion passed.
12 11:00 AM Hough called the meeting to order. Moser moved to open the public hearing. The motion
passed. There were no citizens in attendance and no public comment was received. Hough moved to close
the public hearing. The motion passed. Hough reviewed the proposed resolution. Bullock moved to
approve Resolution 2026-69. The motion passed.
Action Item Summary
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ACTION/DIRECTION
ASSIGNED TO
Releases of lien for case numbers 20180276 and 20010136 and application
for cremation assistance for case number 20260034 were approved.
Application for case number 20260033 was denied.
Indigent
Discussions will be scheduled with cities regarding potential ban on
kratom sales.
Commission
Lease agreement with Maxwell Equipment Co for mastic machine was
approved.
Public Works
Contracts with vLex for the law library at ISU and for counseling services
with Healing Mountain Counseling were approved.
Courts
Master services contract with Booth Architecture, Task Order #1, Task
Order #3, and Task Order #4 were approved. Task Order #2 was tabled.
Procurement/Facilities
Solid Waste Disposal Agreement with Bingham County was approved
with a term of 3 years.
Landfill
Excess funds for new service for Juvenile Detention were approved to be
paid from FY27 contingency.
Auditing/Juvenile Det.
Resolution Nos. 2026-66 Declaring a Sole Source Expenditure – Posi
Shell PSA 1000 for Landfill; 2026-67 Authorizing the Destruction of
Records; and 2026-68 Authorization to Dispose Surplus Assets/Property
were passed.
Clerk
Publication for a public hearing to consider a comprehensive plan
amendment was passed.
Clerk
Euna Order form was approved.
Commission
Items on the consent agenda were approved.
Auditing/Clerk/Resolution
Following the properly noticed public hearing, Resolution No. 2026-69
Authorization to Opening of the FY26 Budget for Unanticipated Revenue
and Allocation for Expenses was passed.
Auditing/Clerk
In the Matter of DECLARING A SOLE
)
SOURCE EXPENDITURE — POSI SHELL )
PSA 1000 FOR LANDFILL
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Landfill is in need of a Posi Shell PSA 1000., and
R.S. No. 2026-66
September 29, 2026
WHEREAS, LSC Environmental Products, LLC is the sole source provider of the
licensed or patented Posi Shell PSA 1000, and also the sole manufacturer and distributor of such;
and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Idaho Code §67-2808(2)(a)(ii), the governing board of a
political subdivision may declare that there is only one vendor if there is only one vendor for the
public works construction, services, or personal property to be acquired, of which this vendor
carries a trademark for their product.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that it is in the best interest of Bannock
County and the Landfill Department to purchase a Posi Shell PSA 1000 as a sole source
procurement; that it is determined that LSC Environmental Products, LLC, is the only reasonably
available source and that notice of the intent to purchase the Posi Shell PSA 1000 as a sole
source procurement was published in the Idaho State Journal at least 14 calendar days prior to
entering any contract pursuant to Idaho Code §67-2808.
BOARDr OF BANNOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Jeff Hough
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rnie Moser, Member
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Bullocl , Member
ATTEST:
Jason C. Dixon, Clerk
In the Matter of AUTHORIZING THE
DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS
RESOLUTION
R.S. No. 2026-67
September 29, 2026
WHEREAS, Idaho Code §31-871 requires the Board of County Commissioners to authorize
destruction of records that are not required as permanent records and that have met the minimum retention
period provided by the retention schedules and are no longer required by law or for county business; and
WHEREAS, the Juvenile Detention department has requested destruction of records that have
exceeded their minimum retention according to the retention schedule, or have been scanned and saved to
a permanent location; and
WHEREAS, Idaho Code §31-871(2) states records may only be destroyed by resolution of the
Board of County Commissioners after regular audit and upon the advice of the prosecuting attorney;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Juvenile Detention department is authorized to
destruct the original paper records listed below:
Years
Documents
1993-2016
Budgets, receipt ledgers, Agreements
1993-2016
MAYSI-2/Clinical Records
1993-2016
Incident Reports
1993-2016
Inactive Case Files
1993-2016
Daily Facility Event Logs
1993-2021
Visitor Logs
1993-2021
Staff Meeting Minutes
1993-2024
Juvenile Behavior Logs
1993-2024
Juvenile Behavior Logs
and that such destruction occurs under the supervision of the Bannock County Clerk.
BOA' "OF BANNOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Jeff Hough,
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Ernie Moser, Member
Bullo , Member
ATTEST:
Jason C. Dixon, Clerk
In The Matter of AUTHORIZATION TO
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R.S. No 2026-68
DISPOSE SURPLUS ASSETS/PROPERTY)
September 29, 2026
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Idaho Code §§31-807 and 31-808 vest the power and authority to manage
real and personal property for the benefit of the County with the Board of County
Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, Idaho Code §31-829 provides that whenever any elected official has any
personal property belonging to the county under his/her jurisdiction or control which, in his/her
judgment, is of no further use to the county, he/she may, with the consent of the Board of County
Commissioners, dispose of the property through sale or other means; and
WHEREAS, the following asset(s)/property are of no further use to the County:
Description
Asset/ID Number/VIN
(if known)
4 file cabinets
Juvenile Detention
and
WHEREAS, it was recommended to auction, salvage, donate, or dispose of the items.
NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the above property is declared to
be surplus and disposed of as best determined by the department.
BOARD OF BANNOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Jeff Hough
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ATTEST:
Jason C. Dixon, Clerk
rnie Moser, Mem er
Keih Bullock', Member
In the Matter of OPENING THE FY26
)
BUDGET FOR UNANTICIPATED
REVENUE AND ALLOCATION
FOR EXPENSES
RESOLUTION
R.S. No. 2026-69
September 29, 2026
WHEREAS, the FY 2026 budget for Bannock County was adopted by R.S. No. 2025-59
on September 9, 2025; and
WHEREAS, Idaho Code §31-1605 allows the Board to adjust the adopted budget to reflect
the receipt of unscheduled revenue, grants or donations from federal, state or local governments
or private resources, provided there shall be no increase to property taxes; and
WHEREAS, the annual budget procedure has been complied with in making the said
adjustment and the budget adjustments will not result in increased property taxes; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing to open the budget was held on September 29, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the following funds have received unscheduled revenues and will be utilized
to cover reimbursements and costs detailed below;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the FY 2026 budget be opened to make
the following adjustments reflecting the receipt of unanticipated revenue and allocations for
expenses:
The Health Insurance fund has received revenues in excess of budget. It is requested to
use these dollars to cover costs that have exceeded expenditure budget. Monies will be
used as follows:
32910819-48700 Health Insurance
$1,195,403
ATTEST:
32910819-37544 Health ins reimb
$53,571
32910819-37547 Health ins reimb
$1,086,087
32910819-37548 Health ins reimb
$ 55,745
Jason C. Dixon, Clerk
BOARD OF BANNOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Jeff Hough
hair
Ernie Moser, Member
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 September 15, 17, and 24, 2026, as approved
during the meeting of September 29, 2026.
BO
F BANNOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST:
Jason C. Dixon, Clerk
Jeff ough,
it
Ernie Moser, Member
Keiri Bullock
ember
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