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Cassia County Board of Commissioners
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday, September t4, 2026
Cossio County Courthouse . Commission Chombers
7459 Overlond Ave . Room 206 . Burley lD 83378
9:00 AM
The Cassia County Board of Commissioners met today at the place and time as posted by agenda
pursuant to ldaho Code 5 74-204 for Open Meetings Law.
ACTION AGE
ITE
1) 9:03 AM Call to order
2) Pledge of Allegiance and prayer
3) 9:05 AM Roll call
Roll Call.
Present: Leonard M. Beck - Chair, Kent R. Searle - Member, Bob Kunau - Member, Sharene Ahlin - Deputy Clerk
(Not voting), Stephanie Hitt - Deputy Clerk (Not voting)
4) 9:05 AM Calendar, meetings, committee reports, and correspondence were reviewed
5) 9:08 AM Approve payables for9/74/2026
9:08 AM Motion and Action: Approve payables in the amount of S 292,436.92 as presented on9/7412026,
Moved by Bob Kunau - Member, Seconded by Kent R. Searle - Member. Motion passed unanimously.
6) 9:10 AM Approve minutes from 9/812026
9:10 AM Motion and Action: Approve minutes from 91812026 as presented, Moved by Kent R. Searle - Member,
Seconded by Bob Kunau - Member. Motion passed unanimously.
7) 9:10 AM Approval of synopsis for June, July and August 2026
9:11 AM Motion and Action: Approve synopsis for lune 2026 as presented, Moved bY Kent R. Searle - Member,
Seconded by Bob Kunau - Member. Motion passed unanimously.
9:11 AM Motion and Action: Approve synopsis for July 2026 as presented, Moved by Bob Kunau - Member,
Seconded by Kent R. Searle - Member. Motion passed unanimously.
9:12 AM Motion and Action: Approve synopsis for August 2026 as presented, Moved by Kent R. Searle -
Member, Seconded by Bob Kunau - Member. Motion passed unanimously.
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8) 9:13AMApproval ofClerk'sOfficerecommendationsre8ardingjuniorcollegeCertificatesofResidency
9:13 AM Motion and Action: Approve Clerk's Office recommendations to approve nine junior college
Certificates of Residency as presented, Moved by Bob Kunau - Member, Seconded by Kent R. Searle - Member
Motion passed unanimously.
9) 9:13 AM Personnel Matters - Change of Status Requests
a) FY2027 Change of Status requests for the following departments
i) Mini Cassia CriminalJustice Center - 35
ii) Cassia County Sheriff's Office - 62
9:15 AM Motion and Action: Approve Change of Status Requests for the cost-of-living increases for FY2027 for
the Mini-Cassia Criminal Justice Center and the Sheriff's Dept as presented, Moved by Kent R. Searle - Member,
Seconded by Bob Kunau - Member. Motion passed unanimously.
10) 11:32 AM Deliberate regarding contract with Filevine for Prosecuting Attorney's Office
11:34 AM Motion and Action: Approve the sales order for FileVine for the Prosecutor's Office as presented,
Moved by Bob Kunau - Member, Seconded by Kent R. Searle - Member. Motion passed unanimously.
11) 11:35 AM Deliberate regarding data migration contract with Vineskills for the Prosecuting Attorney's Office,
moving data from Karpel to Filevine.
lL:42 AM Motion and Action: Approve the disbursement of S16,250.00 to Vineskills for the migration of
information as presented, Moved by Kent R. Searle - Member, Seconded by Bob Kunau - Member. Motion
passed u nanimously.
12) 9:23 AM Review and approve Southern ldaho Economic Development Council invoice
Commissioner Kunau proposed that the matter be tabled until they have their next meeting.
13) 9:32 AM Review, discuss and execute the Second Revised Howell Canyon Road Maintenance Agreement
a) There was discussion regarding the contract provisions.
b) Chair Beck will follow up on the matter.
c) Matter to be placed on a future agenda once additional information has been received.
L4) 9:39 AM Consider request for seven working day extension to Pella Cemetery District to certify property tax
budget pursuant to lC 5 63-803 (3)
9:40 AM Motion and A€tion: Approve the extension of seven working days for the Pella Cemetery District as
presented, Moved by Bob Kunau - Member, Seconded by Kent R. Searle - Member. Motion passed unanimously
SCHEDULED ACTION AGENDA ITEMS
15) 9:16 AM Report from VSO
a) VSO Chuck Driscoll reported that they had 233 personal interviews in the month of August; noting that
half of those happened at the fair.
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b) He explained that they had received a donation from the Elks Lodge of 51,000.00 for gas cards to assist
the veterans in getting to their appointments.
c) He also noted that the Elks Lodge has offered to help keep the veterans food pantry shelves full.
16) 9:25 AM Approve addendum to Summit Food Service Contract for FY2027 -Taylor
9:26 AM Motion and Action: Approve the addendum to the Summit Foods Service Contract for FY2O27 as
presented, Moved by Kent R. Searle - Member, Seconded by Bob Kunau - Member. Motion passed unanimously
17) 9:28 AM Review and approve purchase of 2024 Kawasaki from Let's Ride for Sheriff's Office
It was explained that the purchase will be for a youth model for their educational programs for rider
safety.
9:31 AM Motion and Action: Approve the purchase of a 2024 Kawasaki 4-wheeler from Let's Ride in the amount
of S3,318.82 with the funds coming from the State, as presented, Moved by Kent R. Searle - Member, Seconded
by Bob Kunau - Member. Motion passed unanimously.
18) 9:41 AM lnterview P&Z candidate
9:41 AM Motion and Action: Enter Executive Session pursuant to ldaho Code I74-2OG (1) (a) to consider
personnel evaluation in hiring, Moved by Kent R. Searle - Member, Seconded by Bob Kunau - Member.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 3).
Yes: Kent R. Searle - Member, Bob Kunau - Member, Leonard M. Beck - Chair.
10:03 AM Upon exit of Executive Session, the board took the matter under advisement.
19) 10:03 AM Designate Polling Locations for the November 3, 2026 General Election per lC 534-302
10:07 AM Motion and Action: Recognize the polling locations for the November 3, 2026 General Election as
presented, Moved by Kent R. Searle - Member, Seconded by Bob Kunau - Member. Motion passed unanimously
10:11 AM Motion and Action: Enter Executive Session pursuant to ldaho Code 5 74-206 (1) (b) to consider
personnel issues, Moved by Kent R. Searle - Member, Seconded by Bob Kunau - Member.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll callvote (summary: Yes = 3).
Yes: Kent R. Searle - Member, Bob Kunau - Member, Leonard M. Beck - Chair.
LO:42 AM Upon exit of Executive Session, the board took the matter under advisement
22]| lL:45 AM Consider new badges for probation - Prewitt (zoom)
a) There was discussion of two proposed badge options.
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20) 10:08 AM Ballot Anti-Fraud Measures in compliance with lC $ 34'901
a) Deputy Clerk Kelsey Jones explained the anti-fraud measures to be used for the elections process.
b) No changes from the prior election cycle were noted.
21) 10:11 AM Executive Session pursuant to ldaho code 5 7 4-206 (1) (b) - to discuss personnel matters
b) The Board liked both options and it was determined that a decision should be made by the probation
d e pa rtme nt.
231 1,1:43 AM Consider Stephenson's quote for case management system for probation - Prewitt (zoom)
L1:44 AM Motion and Action: Approve 515,461.00 for the Stephenson's case management system for Probation
as presented, Moved by Kent R. Searle - Member, Seconded by Bob Kunau - Member. Motion passed
unanimously.
241 1,0:45 AM Executive Session pursuant to ldaho Code I74-206 (1) (a) or (b) - to discuss personnel matters,
and (d) - to consider records exempt from public disclosure
11:32 AM Upon exit of Executive Session, the board took the matter under advisement
UNFINISHED BUSINESS ACTION AGENDA ITEMS
25) L0:42 AM Construction project status report and items for consideration - Chad Gill Gary Jones Construction
a) Exterior framing efforts are continuing; and the plumbing rough in will happen this week.
b) West wall sheeting will happen tomorrow, to be followed by the air membrane.
26) 11:51 AM Adjourn
L1:51 AM Motion and Action: Adjourn, Moved by Kent R. Searle - Member, Seconded by Bob Kunau - Member
Motion passed unanimously.
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10:45 AM Motion and Action: Enter Executive Session pursuant to ldaho Code 574-206 (1) (a) to consider
personnel evaluation in hiring, ldaho Code 5 74-206 (1) (b) to consider personnel issues, ldaho Code 5 7 4-206 (Ll
(d) to consider records that are exempt from public disclosure and ldaho Code 5 74-206 (1) (f) to communicate
with legal counsel regarding pending/imminently-likely litigation,
Moved by Kent R. Searle - Member, Seconded by Bob Kunau Member.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll callvote (summary: Yes = 3).
Yes: Kent R. Searle - Member, Bob Kunau - Member, Leonard M. Beck - Chair.
APPROVED:
Leonard M. Beck, Cha ir
DEPUTY CLERK OF THE BOARD:
Sha re ne Ah lin
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BOTH UNPAID CLAIMS & DEMANDS GENERAL GOVERNMENT FUNDS
* UNAPPROVED DEMANDS APPEAR IN ACTUALS AND ALSO AS AN INVOICE .
Fund
GENE
ROAD & BRIDGE
DISTRICT COURT
JUSTICE FUND
911 COTVMUNICATIONS
CONSOLI DATED ELECTIONS
REVALUATION
WATERWAYS
SNOW]VIOBILE
PHYSICAL FACILITIES
PREVENTIVE HEALTH FUND
EIVIPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND
95% OF FISCAL YEAR ELAPSED
Budget
Actual
Demand/Claims
Amt
_ Budget
!, Budget
Remaining Rernaining
0001
0002
0006
0008
001 3
001 5
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0025
0028
0029
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5,093,499.00
712,150.00
399,326.00
15,639,677.00
954,840.00
367,0't0.00
468,000.00
84,000.00
37,620.00
12,531,140.00
277,000.oo
4,295,615.00
4,290,803.23
406,804.39
382,232.29
13,816,059.07
263,332.15
41,620.78
407,757.22
18,518.98
66,611 .57
3,555,282.19
253,391.05
3,726,539.54
10,653.69
487.85
1,532.94
47,990.08
13,204.12
101,559.75
400.00
1,300.00
25.50
22,806.20
23,035.55
69,441.24
802,695.77
305,345.61
17,093.71
1,823,617.93
691,507.85
325,389.22
60,242.78
65,481.O2
-28,991.57
8,975,857.81
23,608.95
569,075.46
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43%
4%
12%
72%
89%
13%
78%
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72%
9%
13%
TotnlAmount Paid
292,436.92
STATE OF IDAHO
CASSIA COUNTY
WE, THE CASSIA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, BEING DULY SWORN DO HEREBY CERTIFY AND DECLARE THAT
WE HAVE REVIEWED THE DEMANDS ENUMERATED AND REFERRED TO IN THE FOREGOING REGISTER, AND THAT THE SAIVIE ARE
TO THE BEST OF OUR KNOWLEDGE ACCURATE AND ARE JUST CLAIMS AGAINST THE COUNTY, AND THAT THERE ARE FUNDS
AVAILABLE FOR PAYIVENT THEREOF IN THE COUNTY TREASURY.
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