Power County | minutes | meeting 2026-09-28 | Commissioners Meeting Agenda source: https://www.powercounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09282026-339 POWER COUNTY COMMISSION Page 1 of 12 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES Monday, September 28, 2026 POWER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Meeting Minutes Commission Chambers 543 Bannock Ave. American Falls, ID 83211 www.powercounty.gov Monday, September 28, 2026, 9:00 a.m. I. CALL TO ORDER The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session Monday, September 28, 2026, and called the meeting to order at the hour of 9:00 am, in the Commission Chambers of the Power County Courthouse. II. COMMISSIONERS/STAFF PRESENT: Commissioner Chris Fehringer, Chair Commissioner Kryst Krein Commissioner Jason Povey ABSENT: None STAFF: Sharee Sprague, Clerk Mariano Villa, Deputy Clerk Brock Bischoff, Legal Counsel OTHER PARTIES PRESENT: Kami Chandler Macie Evans Launa Snow Jeff Rankin Ryan Heiner Kim Piper Whitney Nichols Gilbert Hofmeister Kasey Kendall Elizabeth McCormack Gabe Foullt Jonathan Huse Jake Taylor Mark Rose Jr. Kristen Jensen Brad Rogers Jacob Reiss III. AGENDA A. NOTICES/REPORTS 1. Public Comment: Prosecutor Bischoff thanked the Commissioners for the employee picnic that was held on September 17, 2026. 2. Resolution 2026-13 Ambulance Fee’s: Chairman Fehringer opened the meeting for Resolution 2026-13 at 10:06 am. Clerk Sharee Sprague reported that the resolution regarding ambulance fees was placed on the day's agenda in error, as statutory notice requires publication across two consecutive weeks prior to the hearing. Although Clerk Sprague had originally scheduled the public hearing for October 12th, she realized that date falls on a holiday when the courthouse is closed. She attempted to contact the newspaper on Thursday to modify the publication date, POWER COUNTY COMMISSION Page 2 of 12 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES Monday, September 28, 2026 with confirmation pending in Wednesday's paper. It was agreed that holding a public hearing on a holiday is unfeasible because the public would not expect the courthouse to be open. To fix this, Clerk Sprague proposed moving the hearing to October 13th and drafting a published correction. Prosecutor Bischoff advised that republishing the corrected notice is appropriate and agreed to research the legal requirements once Clerk Sprague emails him a draft of the updated publication notice. 3. Waterways: The following items were discussed and reported by Commissioner Krein; • Idaho Power Lighting and Camera Conduit (Oregon Trail Bathrooms): Following design work for an Idaho Power underground boring project for lighting, Commissioner Krien recommended adding a second conduit during boring to expand camera coverage to a second pole for the dock area, making cameras accessible to both the city and the Sheriff's Department. Commissioner Krein states he will contact Waterways Director Ron Anderson to request the additional conduit from Idaho Power. • Waterways Dump Truck Repair Dispute: The Commission reviewed an unpaid $8,404.97 repair bill from Driscoll Truck Center for the waterways dump truck, which was returned in non-working condition. Although Driscoll acknowledged the issue and agreed to fix it, the Commission strongly recommended withholding payment until it is confirmed fully operational. 4. City of American Falls Update: Mayor Hoffmeister presented an update and partnership discussion, beginning with budget context noting that the city had to cut about $140,000 from last year’s budget—with streets taking the heaviest hit—and that pay raises have been capped at no more than 3% over the past 8 to 10 years, where each 1% equates to roughly $30,000 in city employee costs. Addressing the current dispatch agreement, which is estimated at around $82,000 per year and increases by 3% annually under contract terms currently lacking signatures from either side due to new leadership, Mayor Hoffmeister requested a possible discount—noting that a reduction of even $1,000 to $5,000 would help the police budget. To move forward, both sides agreed to form a joint committee to draft a comprehensive MOU covering all areas of overlap, such as dispatch, animal control, and planning and zoning, in sections, with results to be reported back to the full Board of County Commissioners (BOCC). Finally, regarding the Crimes Against Children unit, Mayor Hoffmeister asked if county software donations would continue, noting that no budget was set aside due to a lack of communication, and the Commissioners agreed to check with Sheriff Kendall and follow up. 5. Request for Proposal’s IT Services: Opening at approximately 1:20 PM, the RFP review focused on IT services following the receipt of two proposals, including one from Solus Information Systems and Snake River Computer Systems. After review , the Commissioners agreed to take the proposals under further advisement and scheduled a workshop for October 5th to thoroughly review all submissions and give each vendor a fair evaluation. 6. Request for Proposal’s Mosquito Abatement: Opening at approximately 1:42 pm, the RFP focused on IT services following the receipt of 3 proposals by Teton Valley Pest Control, VDCI Mosquito Management and Mountain Vector Control. After review , the Commissioners agreed to take the proposals under further advisement and scheduled a workshop for October 5th to thoroughly review all submissions and give each vendor a fair evaluation. 7. Board Updates: The following board updates were given; POWER COUNTY COMMISSION Page 3 of 12 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES Monday, September 28, 2026 Fair board (Commissioner Fehringer) - The Board discussed creating a dual-role position combining fairgrounds upkeep and weed control to increase fairgrounds utilization, following cleanliness concerns at a recent dance event. The goal is to develop the job description over the winter, with the Commission determining hourly pay, time allocation, and specific duties. Commissioner Fehringer offered to collaborate with Clerk Sprague—who noted a draft is already underway—and present the proposal at the next Fair Board meeting on the first Monday for input. Regarding the weed control component, Commissioner Krein noted that Curtis Munk reached out and suggested bringing him in for further discussion. Feedback has been positive, and it was recommended that the public job posting be shared with the State Weeds Commission to reach candidates statewide. Waterways (Commissioner Krein) - Waterways Director Ron Anderson requested a meeting with Commissioner Krein and Clerk Sprague to discuss vessel funding and waterways financial reporting. Museum (Commissioner Krein) – Commissioner Krein states that everything at the museum is going well. 8. Commissioners Business as Needed: The following items were discussed; • Commissioner Fehringer confirmed that he will do the jail inspection on Wednesday. • The board discussed having the Commissioner’s day on a different day rather than on Monday’s. 9. Radio Generator Discussion: The Commissioners discussed the radio system upgrade and generator costs. The Highway District agreed to cover the $6,700 generator cost difference, while Power County would be responsible for the approximately $67,000 system upgrade. The current system is expected to become obsolete within a year, making the upgrade necessary to maintain countywide communication coverage and eliminate existing dead spots, including at Paps Mountain. The Commissioners noted that obtaining financial contributions from outside entities, including the Tribe, ISP, and Fish and Game, may be difficult. Commissioner Fehringer will confirm the Highway District's commitment with Nick Annen and bring the matter forward for formal approval. The Commissioners also discussed budgeting for future system upgrades to avoid similar unexpected costs. 10. Weeds/Fairground Discussion: Commissioner Fehringer provided an update on the fairgrounds, noting plans to attend the upcoming Fair Board meeting on the first Monday to gather input before presenting a formal proposal to the Board. Commissioners discussed creating a new Fairgrounds Keeper position combining fairgrounds maintenance and weed control. The position would help improve upkeep and increase use of the fairgrounds, with recent feedback highlighting the need for improved cleanliness. Commissioner Fehringer will work with the Clerk Sprague to finalize a draft job description and present it to the Fair Board for input at its next meeting. He mentioned connecting with a fairground’s expert at IAC, who highlighted fairgrounds as a unique taxing entity. Commissioner Krein shared that Curtis Munk had reached out to him, prompting discussion of a multi-role staffing model based on Munk’s former split duties between weeds and the landfill. B. MOTIONS: 1. Agenda: A motion to approve the special agenda for Monday, September 28, 2026, was presented by Commissioner Povey with a second by Commissioner Krein. Following audible call of the Board, motion unanimously carried. POWER COUNTY COMMISSION Page 4 of 12 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES Monday, September 28, 2026 2. Convene as Ambulance District Board at 9:05 am: A motion to adjourn as the Power County Board of County Commissioners and convene as the Power County Ambulance District Board was presented by Commissioner Povey with a second by Commissioner Krein. Following an audible call of the board, the motion unanimously carried. 3. Power County Ambulance Administration & Financial Report: Ambulance Administrator Kami Chandler presented the Systems Design West accounts receivable reports for July and August 2026. July recorded 68 billable runs (38 BLS, 30 ALS, 10 inter-facility) and 64 non-billable runs, while August saw 54 billable runs (24 BLS, 30 ALS, 8 inter-facility) and 62 unbilled runs, with extra transports trending downward as other agencies absorb ALS calls. Financial updates included collecting $1,304.56 from Power County Collections and noting a Systems Design West price increase of $1 per transport effective January 1, 2027. Additionally, the service secured a $39,900 Harry Morrison Foundation grant for a Zoll Monitor for its new ambulance, which will launch soon alongside repurposing the oldest high-mileage vehicle for events transport without a narc box or Lucas device. Staffing updates noted two confirmed resignations and a few recent sick calls. To combat this, the department is prioritizing selective hiring over quick fills, revamping the interview process to include a full-day ride-along, and restructuring the schedule for better consistency. On protocols and hospital relations, Director Chandler emphasized that the service strictly follows Idaho State protocols—such as routing trauma to trauma centers and stroke to stroke centers—rather than local hospital preferences, rendering Power County Hospital's claims of outside influence untrue. Tensions remain high due to hospital frustrations over patient intake, a specific incident of staff rudeness toward EMS in front of a patient, and the hospital's failure to provide a requested capabilities list. Despite these challenges, meetings are being arranged with the hospital's newly added emergency providers to resolve operational issues while ensuring strict adherence to state protocols for liability protection. Following discussion, a motion to accept the Financial Reports as submitted was presented by Commissioner Povey with a second by Commissioner Krein. Following audible call of the Board, motion unanimously carried. 4. Reconvene as Board of County Commissioners at 9:29 am: A motion to adjourn as the Power County Ambulance District Board and reconvene as the Power County Commissioners was presented by Commissioner Povey with a second by Commissioner Krein. Following an audible call of the board, the motion unanimously carried. 5. Emergency Management Update: EMS Director, Kami Chandler, presented the 2025 Subrecipient Award Agreement (2025 SHSP – SHSP25SH3900). The program/budget period is from September 1, 2025 – August 15, 2028. Director Chandler states the grant amount is $21,203.28 from the Idaho Office of Emergency Management. This no-match grant will be fully applied toward the previously discussed radio generator, with the remaining balance of approximately $6,700 expected to be covered by the highway district. The radio generator qualifies toward the mandatory 35% law enforcement allocation, rounding out past 2024 grant distributions that included the American Falls Police Department, Search and Rescue, and Rockland Fire, while closeout work on the 2024 grant remains ongoing. An MOU was attached to the grant but had not been reviewed by Prosecutor Bischoff. Following discussion, a motion to approve the Idaho Office Emergency Grant (2025 SHSP – SHSP25SH3900) in the amount of $21,203.28, was presented by Commissioner Povey with a second by Commissioner Krein. Following audible call of the board, the motion unanimously carried. A motion to approve the MOU between Power County and the Idaho Office of Emergency Management for the SHSP funding for grant award (2025 SHSP – SHSP25SH3900) contingent on legal review was presented by Commissioner Povey with a second by Commissioner Krein. Following audible call of the board, the motion unanimously carried. POWER COUNTY COMMISSION Page 5 of 12 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES Monday, September 28, 2026 6. Snow Property Management: Snow Property Manager and Owner Launa Snow appeared before the Commission to provide several updates regarding county properties. She presented photos of damaged and hanging vinyl soffits at 579 Bannock Ave. and requested authorization to accept a repair bid, alongside guidance on handling future repairs. Currently, the contract allows repairs up to $250 without Commission approval, and the Commission discussed whether to increase this threshold, noting that repairs over $250 require full Commission approval while emergencies can be addressed by contacting Commissioner Fehringer. For the soffit repairs, CCX—project managed by Devin Espinosa—submitted a $500 bid to fix the damaged areas and inspect the rest, with positive references confirmed. The Commission stipulated that the contractor must provide a W-9 and a certificate of insurance to the Clerk's office. Clerk Sprague requested authorization to pay out of the appropriate expenditure fund pending verification of rental revenue routing. Following discussion, Commissioner Krein moved to approve the $500 CCX bid and direct the auditor’s office to pay from the appropriate expenditure line, seconded by Commissioner Povey, and the motion unanimously carried. Additionally, the Commission authorized Chairman Commissioner Fehringer to approve emergency appliance repairs or replacements up to $2,000, with a subsequent report to the Commission, while amounts over $2,000 must go on the agenda. A motion to authorize Commissioner Fehringer to approve repair expenses, up to $2,000, for buildings and grounds, was presented by Commissioner Krein with a second by Commissioner Povey. Following audible call of the board, the motion unanimously carried. 7. Ordinance 2026-04 Landfill Fee Rates: Chairman Fehringer opened the meeting for Ordinance 2026-04, an Ordinance setting Landfill fee rates to at 10:11 am and roll call of attendance is as follows; • Commissioner Fehringer • Commissioner Povey • Commissioner Krein • Prosecutor Brock Bischoff • Clerk Sharee Sprague • Deputy Clerk Mariano Villa • Jeff Rankin • Ryan Hyner Clerk Sprague noted for ordinances you have to only publish notice once and it won’t go into effect for 30 days. Following discussion, a motion to approve Ordinance 2026-04 , was presented by Commissioner Povey with a second by Commissioner Fehringer. Following audible call of the Board, the motion unanimously carried. The ordinance will be attached to the approved meeting minutes as exhibit A. 8. Harmony Grove Estates Subdivision – Final Plat: Building Administrator Kim Piper presented the findings of fact and conclusions of law for the five-lot Harmony Grove Estates Subdivision, noting that the Planning and Zoning board previously approved the final plat—following two reviews and securing city water connection approval from the City of American Falls. The site, formerly a Jehovah's Witness chapter, is currently being converted into a duplex. Discussion arose regarding the water system, which will be dead-ended rather than looped. While a fire hydrant with confirmed sufficient pressure will be placed at the line's end, concerns were raised regarding periodic flushing due to buildup. Although the project moved forward because the city approved the setup, the Board suggested that future developments aim for looped systems and that the city be more involved during reviews. Following discussion, a motion to approve the Harmony Grove Estates Subdivision – Final Plat was presented by Commissioner Krein with POWER COUNTY COMMISSION Page 6 of 12 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES Monday, September 28, 2026 a second by Commissioner Povey. Following audible call of the Board, the motion unanimously carried. 9. Landfill Update: Jeff Rankin updated the Commission on the old landfill, noting that the Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Closure Agreement is pending review by attorney Nate Cuoio. A key strategic shift now prioritizes methane remediation over the demolition pit, with DEQ approval to raise the pit by two or more feet to provide two to three extra years of capacity and avoid costly hauling—buying time while landfill employee Elizabeth Tischendorf pursues SICOG grant funding. Following discussion, a motion to approve the municipal solid waste landfill closure agreement contingent on outside counsel Nate Cuoio’s review was presented by Commissioner Fehringer with a second by Commissioner Povey. Following audible call of the board, the motion unanimously carried. Additionally, the Commission reviewed a $34,940 agreement with Tetra Tech for two rounds of groundwater monitoring recommended by DEQ to ensure four-year data consistency. Valley Consulting's request for an advisory role was declined since DEQ-approved processes are established, it was also advised tabling the Tetra Tech agreement for Nate's review before placing it on the next agenda. Finally, regarding recently approved landfill rate changes, Jeff will verify whether the effective date runs 30 days from publication or the hearing date and will update signage and printed materials accordingly. 10. Sheriff’s Office Update: Sheriff Kendall reported the following updates; 1. ITD FY2027 Traffic Enforcement Grant Agreement Sheriff Kendall presented the Idaho Transportation Department Office of Highway Safety FY2027 Traffic Enforcement Grant Project Agreement for routine seatbelt emphasis and DUI mobilizations, noting minor parameter updates due to federal NHTSA changes. Following review, a motion to approve the ITD Highway Safety Traffic agreement and authorize use of digital signatures for the agreement, was presented by Commissioner Povey with a second by Commissioner Krein. Following audible call of the board, the motion unanimously carried. 2. MOU with Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for Cross-Deputization The Sheriff presented an informational 5-year MOU—previously reviewed and approved by Prosecutor Bischoff—allowing BLM rangers to be cross-deputized to handle state law violations and provide emergency support without any exchange of funds. Following discussion, a motion to accept the MOU between the Power County Sheriff’s office and Bureau of Land Management was presented by Commissioner Krein with a second by Commissioner Povey. Following audible call of the board, the motion unanimously carried. 3. Radio Tower Upgrade – Motorola Quote Pending Sheriff Kendall provided an update on the pending $65,000–$67,000 radio tower upgrade, expressing frustration over Motorola's delayed quote despite follow-ups with Day Wireless. With equipment lead times running 8 to 20 weeks and tight budget year timelines, the Sheriff will continue pursuing a resolution and bring the item back for action if a breakthrough occurs. 4. Sheriff's Office Basement Water Leak The Sheriff reported a significant basement water leak following heavy rainfall where water ran between conduit bundles rather than through them. While quick action managed the mess and prevented server room damage, a formal letter will be drafted by Prosecutor Bischoff and the Sheriff to the original contractor to seek accountability and prevent potential mold issues before any future office expansions. POWER COUNTY COMMISSION Page 7 of 12 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES Monday, September 28, 2026 5. Comp Time and Vacation Time Accrual The Board reviewed an HR spreadsheet analysis showing several Sheriff's Office employees over their maximum carryover limits due to past management practices and jail staffing constraints. While no formal policy change was enacted, the Commission favored a long-term cap-based model to halt accruals once limits are reached, and the Sheriff will meet with Clerk Sprague and Deputy Clerk Lissette Aguirre to review data and establish a clearer framework. 6. Crime Trends in Power County With county service calls approaching 2,700 for the year, the Sheriff updated the Commission on public safety trends, highlighting persistent controlled substance issues, rising domestic and assault violence, and increasingly sophisticated international fraud cases. To help combat these challenges, a new detective position is slated to be filled in December, and the Sheriff is actively building investigative partnerships with surrounding agencies. 11. Ada County Pathology Services Agreement: Deputy County Coroner Mark Rose Jr. met with the Board to discuss the Ada County Pathology Service Agreement for autopsy services, noting it remains largely unchanged aside from a new clause regarding tissue storage fees after two years and a corrected fiscal year expiration date. Following review by Prosecutor Bischoff— which addressed a question regarding the omission of the American Board of Pathologists certification requirement—and confirmation from Deputy Coroner Rose that he is comfortable with the terms and prefers Ada County over Salt Lake for their working relationship, a motion to approve the Ada County Pathology Services agreement was presented by Commissioner Povey with a second by Commissioner Krein. Following audible call of the board the motion unanimously carried. 12. IT Update: The following updates were provided by the IT department; 1. M2 Automations – Notice of Discontinuation/Transition to Basic Support: The IT Department recommended discontinuing the County’s contracted service agreement with M2 Automations and transitioning to a no-cost basic support model. M2 will remain a vendor and value-added reseller for the Avigilon system, with Tier 1 and Tier 2 support handled internally by the County and Tier 3 support provided by M2 on a time-and-materials basis as needed. Upon termination, M2 will provide the County with root and administrative credentials to ensure full control of its systems. The previous service agreement cost approximately $50,000–$80,000 annually across departments. A formal Notice of Discontinuation must be signed to prevent automatic renewal effective October 1. Motorola is also being evaluated as an alternative vendor for camera and access control support. The IT Department expressed confidence in managing the transition and maintaining system integrity. A motion to sign the notice of discontinuation with M2 and sign up for the no-cost basic support through them was presented by Commissioner Krein with a second by Commissioner Povey. Following audible call of the board, the motion unanimously carried. 2. IT Department Updates – Vendor Audit, MDM, Phone Consolidation, and Print Management: Brad Rogers provided an update on ongoing IT initiatives, including vendor consolidation, phone and data plan audits, mobile device management, and print management. Several unused or unnecessary phone and data lines have been identified for cancellation or consolidation, including FirstNet, CenturyLink, AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile services. The County is also reviewing existing phone numbers and services as part of a broader phone system upgrade. Mobile Device Management (MDM) has been implemented using Microsoft tools, allowing the IT Department to POWER COUNTY COMMISSION Page 8 of 12 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES Monday, September 28, 2026 remotely manage, lock, wipe, and track County-issued devices. New FirstNet devices will be automatically enrolled, and additional departments are transitioning to County- issued phones. Certain phone services are being held or reviewed based on operational needs. The IT Department is also reviewing print contracts and costs, with a full report to be presented at a future elected officials and department heads meeting. Other updates included the successful operation and calibration of the courthouse metal detector and continued planning for the Aumentum tax program, with implementation dependent on the completion of another county’s conversion. The IT Department will continue working on vendor consolidation and cost reduction. Departments were reminded to route vendor communications through the IT Department rather than contacting vendors directly. 13. Consenting Agenda: Following discussion, a motion to approve the consenting agenda with no action taken on the Treasurer’s Update was presented by Commissioner Krein with a second by Commissioner Povey. Following audible call of the board, the motion unanimously carried. The items approved under the consenting agenda are as follows; • Claims – Along with the claims, Deputy Auditor Cathy Miles presented a $419.43 ICCU credit card statement. She requested approval to pay the balance to avoid late fees, as the authorized department head was away at a conference and unable to submit the claim. Following discussion, a motion to pay the credit card balance of $419.43 was presented by Commissioner Povey with a second by Commissioner Fehringer. Following audible call of the board, the motion unanimously carried. The following claims report was approved; FUND Paid 0001 GENERAL FUND (CURRENT EXPENSE) $ 22,841.14 0003 FAIR BOARD $ 500.00 0004 POWER COUNTY AMBULANCE DIST. $ 24,459.29 0006 DISTRICT COURT $ 2,845.06 0008 JUSTICE FUND $ 37,014.95 0009 DRUG COURT $ 150.00 0010 ENHANCED 911 SERVICES $ 906.66 0011 HEALTH DISTRICT $ 866.91 0015 ELECTIONS $ 3,443.49 0020 REVALUATION $ 45.00 0023 SOLID WASTE (LANDFILL) $ 52,201.97 0027 WEEDS $ 36.84 0038 WATERWAYS $ 1,906.25 0039 MUSEUM $ 879.52 0050 PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES $ 174.60 0051 BOND – WATER RIGHTS $ 100.00 Total Amount Paid $ 148,371.68 • Approval of Past Metting Minutes – Minutes for meetings held on August 24th, 28th, September 8th and 14th were approved. • Treasurer’s Update – No action was taken for this item. 14. Personnel: The Board discussed resolving a workers' compensation claim for a law enforcement employee. Due to processing delays, the employee used accrued sick and vacation leave during POWER COUNTY COMMISSION Page 9 of 12 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES Monday, September 28, 2026 his claim period, and the workers' compensation check was subsequently issued directly to him rather than the County. Clerk Sprague reported that while the County is normally reimbursed directly to restore employee hours, law enforcement claims involve specific provisions and are allowed retention of some accruals. Clerk Sprague reported that her office provided the employee with options to close out the worker’s compensation claim by either remitting the funds received to the county and having all leave used during the claim period credited back to their accruals or retain the funds and only have a portion of the leave credited back. Prosecutor Bischoff clarified that under Option 2, the employee retains the workers' compensation check and has 55.76 hours of leave credited back. The Board noted this reduces County liability, as short staffing would otherwise prevent leave usage and require a payout. Following discussion, a motion to approve option 2 and allow the employee to retain payment from workers comp and credit back 55.76 hours of sick/vacation leave was presented by Commissioner Povey with a second Commissioner Krein. Following audible call of the board, the motion unanimously carried. 15. Building & Grounds: Deputy Clerk Mariano Villa informed the Commission of the need to clarify which budget lines would cover two bills for work performed by Harmison Heating & Air Conditioning: 1. EMS Furnace: Deputy Auditor Cathy Miles informed the Commission that EMS is a separate taxing district; therefore, invoices cannot be paid from the regular building line (01-10-494-00). EMS has its own maintenance line (04-00-494-00), which is currently in the red. The Commissioners agreed to approve a demand check from line 04-00-494-00 and, per Clerk Sprague’s recommendation, pass a budget adjustment resolution to replenish that line. A motion to change where we are paying the ambulance furnace invoice of $5,534.62 from the building maintenance fund to the EMS maintenance line 04-00-494-00 was presented by Commissioner Krein with a second by Commissioner Povey. Following audible call of the board, the motion unanimously carried. A demand check was authorized as well. 2. 590 Gifford: The appropriate line (01-10-494-00) was likewise in the negative. As with the EMS furnace, the Commissioners agreed to approve a demand check from line 01- 10-494-00 and, per Clerk Sprague’s recommendation, pass a budget adjustment resolution to replenish the line. Snow Plowing Services: ABC Auto submitted an agreement for snow plowing services. The Commissioners agreed that with the purchase of a new plow and truck, snow plowing can be performed by the County, eliminating the need to contract out these services. Commissioners discussed a water leak at the Sheriff’s Office caused by a communication line installed by Crown Utilities from the courthouse. Water is entering the building along the line during rainstorms, requiring repairs to the exterior foundation. Crown Utilities was contacted but declined responsibility. The Commission directed Chet to document the issue with photos and provide the information to Prosecutor Bischoff so a formal letter could be drafted referencing the original contract warranty. The Commission also discussed a pavement bid from Carter for nearly $9,000 and decided to hold off on the work. The Health Department requested a building inspection of safety and exit signs and fire extinguishers, which the Commission approved for liability purposes. One POWER COUNTY COMMISSION Page 10 of 12 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES Monday, September 28, 2026 Commissioner’s office has been cleaned and is ready for use, while a second is still being prepared. Key access was also discussed, including keys for the Commission Chambers, Extension Office, and two additional keys for the Public Defender’s Office. 16. Ardurra – Savage Field Notice: A notice to proceed for construction on the runway out at Savage Field was presented to the Commissioner’s. Following discussion, a motion to approve the Ardurra Savage Field notice to proceed with the construction for the taxiway and apron work was presented by Commissioner Fehringer with a second by Commissioner Krein. Following audible call of the board, the motion unanimously carried. 17. SICOG Agreement & Annex Discussion: Commissioner Povey presented an update regarding the SICOG agreement, noting that the agreement was ready for the chairman’s signature. Following the chairman’s signature, RFPs will be issued promptly, with the goal of completing the work by the end of the calendar year. A penalty clause for non-completion will be included in the RFP. Commissioner Povey also noted that 13 different government entities are involved in the project. The RFPs will be issued promptly, with a year-end completion target and penalty provisions for non-completion. Following discussion, a motion to approve the SICOG agreement for the demolition of the annex and authorize Chairman Fehringer to sign the agreement was presented by Commissioner Povey with a second by Commissioner Krein. Following audible call of the board, the motion unanimously carried. Regarding SICOG services, a motion to approve the SICOG services contract for 2027 was presented by Commissioner Povey with a second by Commissioner Krein. Following audible call of the board, the motion unanimously carried. 18. Levy Certification: Clerk Sprague presented the annual levy certification, noting L-1 certification of the taxing district levies is done annually. Clerk Sprague explained that the taxing district submits levy requests with her office, and she reviews those filings before compiling the countywide L-1. This year there were eight taxing district L-2s that required corrections, and those corrections have been made in collaboration with the taxing districts. Clerk Sprague advised that the report presented reflects the levies as currently filed. Clerk Sprague also provided a comparison report showing the 2025 certified levies against the 2026 filings. Overall, the combined levy shown in the report decreased and represents a decrease of approximately $215.77 per $100,000 of taxable value, across all the listed taxing districts. Clerk Sprague advised that Power County’s total impact for the Abatement, Ambulance and County taxing districts is estimated to be 10.75% of overall levied taxes for all taxing districts. It is important to note that the actual comparison and savings will vary based on tax code area. Clerk Sprague explained that the certification will be filed with the State Tax Commission (STC) for review, verification and final certification for the tax drive. Any changes or corrections will be addressed thru a change a change letter. Clerk Sprague advised that the STC is required to certify levies by the fourth Monday in October. Following discussion, a motion to approve the certification of tax levies was presented by Commissioner Krein with a second by Commissioner Povey. Following audible call of the board, the motion unanimously carried. Clerk Sprague will sign and submit the certification to the State Tax Commission for review, with certification or a change letter expected by the fourth Monday in October. 19. FY2027 Budget Change: The following items were discussed; 1. Deputy Prosecutor Position: Clerk Sprague advised that prior to drafting the budget change resolution, she needs a formal decision by the Commission identifying the funding source for the $12,000 raise for the Chief Deputy Prosecutor. After reviewing insurance line projections, it was determined there was sufficient surplus in the insurance line to cover the $12,000. Following discussion, a motion move $12,000 from the dedicated insurance line to the POWER COUNTY COMMISSION Page 11 of 12 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES Monday, September 28, 2026 Chief Deputy Prosecutor line was presented by Commissioner Krein with a second by Commissioner Povey. Following audible call of the board, the motion unanimously carried. 2. Chemical Budget — $20,000 Rollover: Clerk Sprague states that $20,000 budgeted for chemicals in FY27 went unused and the department requested it be pushed to next year, making that line $40,000. A suggestion was made to prepay with a chemical supplier to carry a credit balance, avoiding future budget timing issues and potentially earning a 6% credit on the account. Commissioner Krein agreed to speak with Kim to explore going through a local or preferred supplier. C. POINTS OF ORDER: 1. Idaho Rural Economic Development Grant Agreement: This item was tabled as the agreement needs further review. IV. EXECUTIVE SESSION: 1. Executive Personnel Session I.C. 74-206(1)(b) 10:45 am: A motion to enter into executive session to consider personnel actions pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b) was presented by Commissioner Krein with a second by Commissioner Povey. Deputy Clerk Mariano Villa conducted roll call on the motion; • Commissioner Povey, AYE • Commissioner Krein, AYE • Commissioner Fehringer, AYE Following roll call of the Board, motion unanimously carried. Upon conclusion of discussion, Commissioner Fehringer declared the meeting open at 10:56 am. 2. Executive Personnel Session I.C. 74-206(1)(b) 10:56 am: A motion to enter into executive session to consider personnel actions pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b) was presented by Commissioner Povey with a second by Commissioner Krein. Clerk Sharee Sprague conducted roll call on the motion; • Commissioner Povey, AYE • Commissioner Krein, AYE • Commissioner Fehringer, AYE Following roll call of the Board, motion unanimously carried. Upon conclusion of discussion, Commissioner Fehringer declared the meeting open at 11:18 am. V. ASSESSMENTS/CONCLUSIONS: 1. Next Meeting: The next regular session for the board to meet is slated for October 13, 2026. 2. Adjourn: Having no further business to come before the Board, a motion to adjourn was presented by Commissioner Povey with a second by Commissioner Fehringer. Following audible call of the Board, motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 2:16 pm. The foregoing minutes were approved by the Board of County Commissioners during the Regular Board Meeting held October 13, 2026. ATTEST: __________________________________ COMMISSIONER FEHRINGER, Chairman Mariano Villa Jr. POWER COUNTY COMMISSION Page 12 of 12 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES Monday, September 28, 2026 MARIANO VILLA, Deputy Clerk fnstrument # 226574 POWER cori TY, lOAl€ g-?p-Xl?s O1|XltA Recorded for : FOY\rER SHAREE SPRAGUE F.e: 0.00 ordinance #2026-0J Er{T Gio Rcco'tlcr POWEII (]OUNTY I-ANDFILL }-EES Be it ordained by the Board ofCounty Commissioners ofPower County, Idaho: The amendment ofPower County Code Title 4, Chapter 2, Section l3 FEES, was considered and approved by the Power County, Idaho, Board of Commissioners on the iy' day of ,2026. Upon motion of Commissioner trdn and seconded by Commissioner ht<, . the Board modifies Power Countv Code as follows WHEREAS, the fees for disposing of solid waste at the Power County Landfill have not been updated since August 24, 2022; and WHEREAS, fee adjustments are necessary due to significant increases in the cost of operating the County's landfill and the costs associated u'ith waste handling, transportation. disposal, equipment, regulatory compliance, and operation of the system have continued to increase. Based on current projections and notices from our vendors, the county anticipates those cost to nearly triple by Fiscal Year 2028; WHEREAS, Idaho Code Chapter 44, Title 3l and Power County Code Chapter 2, Title 4 grants the Boards ofCounty Commissioners the authority to set and collect fees for use oflandfill services; WHEREAS, the below changed fees are reasonably calculated to assist in covering the costs of operation at the Power County Landfill; NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED that the Board of Power County Commissioners does hereby adopt Power County Ordinance #2026-04, amending Power County Code section 4-2-13 to state the following: 4-2-13: FEES: A. PURPOSE: The purpose of this section is to establish fees to cover the partial costs ofoperating and maintaining Power County's solid waste disposal system. B. AUTHORITY: This section is adopted pursuant to the authority granted by Idaho Code Chapter 44, Title 3l and Power County Code Chapter 2, Title 4, which allows Power County to charge and collect fees for use ofthe county solid waste disposal system. Pil tto. ot P€..: 5 COTj TY COil tsSPltERs Po$cr'( ountl Ortlinancc2026-0-l l'nge I of5 EXHIBIT A C, DEFINITIONS: 1. 150 pounds: 1 cubic yard. 2. A 300 gallon container: 1.4 cubic yards. 3. Agricultural Tires: Any farm implement tires and rubber tracks. 4. Big Truck Tires: Any tire with a wheel diameter larger than nineteen (19) inches. 5. "Commercial rate" relates to institutional, retail and wholesale businesses including, but not limited to: hospitals, nursing homes, restauants, motels, service stations, offices, banks. residential rental complexes, and mobile home parks. 6. "Household refuse unit (HRU)" means the average family sized refuse container, which is a 90 gallon container. I HRU : $120.00 per 22 cubic yardlyear. (3300 lbs : 1.65 ton) 7. Non-Specialized Waste: Any waste that cannot be placed into one olthe specialized pits or piles defined as Specialized Waste. This is waste that is commonly referred to as having to be dumped on the floor, which then is transported to a facility out ofcounty for disposal, not retained on site. 8. Specialized Waste: Waste has been sorted to allow it to be dumped as either construction/demolition waste, brush waste, or metal waste. This distinction shall be in the discretion ofthe staff evaluating each load presented for disposal at any Power County Facility. 9. Unsecured Load: An unsecured load shall be defined as any load, which is not sufficiently secured to prevent debris from the load from blowing out of, lalling from, or leaving the transport vehicle in any way. A secured load will be able to prevent the waste materials from escaping the load. 10. "Waste volume calculation" is the method used to determine the commercial rate. D. SITE DISTINCTION: The American Falls Transfer Station is hereby designated as the primary solid waste disposal lacility for Power County. Al[ other solid waste disposal sites, shall be designated as satellite transfer sites. E. ANNUAL REVIEW AND ASSESSEMENT: The board of county commissioners will review the rate schedule annualll'. The board ofcounry commissioners will accept, revie*., and adjust, when necessary, any erroneous assessments by way of written request. F. RESIDENTIAL FEES Residential Rates: A household rate ofone hundred twenty dollars ($120.00) rvill be assessed on every household in Power County for the year 2026 and every year thereafter. This rate is based on an average family sized ninety (90) gallon container which equals twenty-two (22) cubic yards per year. The first 500 lbs of household waste per week is free to residents before incuning additional costs. G. COMMIIRCIAI. I lllls l. Waste lor institutional, retail and wholesale businesses which include, but are not limited to: hospitals, nursing homes, restaurants, motels, service stations, offices, banks, residential rental complexes, mobile home parks, and other commercial businesses will be assessed for the year 2000 and every year thereafter. This rate is based on the average cubic yards of waste disposed of per year per business. 2. Waste Volume Calculation: The following table will be used to determine the applicable rate charged to commercial businesses: Po\r'er Countl Ordinance2026-0,1 Page 2 of5 3. Waste Iree Calculation: The following table will be used to determine the solid waste fee: Total waste volume produced annually (cu. yd.) Household refuse unit (22 cu. yds.) Cost ol household refuse unit ( 120.00) Total solid waste fee assessed \ 4. Minimum Rate For Commercial Businesses: The one hundred twenty-dollar ($ 120.00) household rate identified above in subsection D(1) will be the minimum annual rate for a commercial business. H. SPECIALIZED WASTE DISPOSAL FEES: The fees for the following types of specialized waste disposal: construction demolition matcrial; brush; and metal, when said materials are properly separated, as determined by the staff evaluating each load presented for disposal at any Power County Facility, shall be as follows: Description Charge Notes Recycting/Satvage Free Brush Standard Size Truck $ 2o.oo after 1st load each week Bobtait and Lg. Trucks $ so.oo after 1st toad each week I\4SW (shipped trash ) $ 1oo.oo / ton I\,1etal Free Dead Animat $ so.oo / ton Demo $ 1oo.oo / ton ($5.00 minimum) Tires Car/Sm. Tires $ 1o.oo without rim $ 15.00 with rim TrucULg. tires $ 2s.00 without rim $ 5o.oo with rim Butk $ 3oo.oo / ton (in excess of 4 tires) Wood Chips $ z.oo lyafi Unsecu red Loads $ 10.00 $ 15o.oo / ton or minimum fee of $150 whichever is more Crushed Asphatt cost ptus $10 / ton Crushed Concrete Cost ptus $10 / ton Late Gate Fee $ 2o.oo Any patron unable to untoad and exit the gate before ctosing witt be charged or turned away. Campers $ 2oo.oo Mobite Homes $ soo.oo All transactions will be rounded up to the next dollar amount. I. OTHER FEES: Fees for other types of waste disposal are outlined as follows: 1 . Mixed Loads: any load which contains specialized waste, that has not been properly sorted for disposal in the specified pits and piles on site. as determined by the staff evaluating each load presented for disposal at any Power County Facility, shall be charged as fee ofone hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) per ton. Po\rer Count) Ord iD a n cc2026-0{ Page3ttf 5 Contaminated Load I 2. Big Truck Tires: shall be charged twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per tire. 3. Big Truck Tires on Rim: shall be charged fifty dollars ($50.00) per tire/rim combination or for rims without tires. 4. Agricultural Tires: shall be charged three hundred dollars ($300.00) per ton. 5. Rounding: All transactions will be rounded up to the next dollar amount. J. SATELLITE TRANFER SITES: Waste deposited at any Power County Satellite Transfer Site shall be charged regular landfill fees except as follows: I . Pick-up Truck No Trailer: shall be granted one ( 1) free load per week. Thereafter a fee of twenty dollars ($20.00) per load shall be charged. 2. Other Sizes ofLoads: no load transported in anything other than a pick-up truck or a trailer without a truck load will be accepted at a satellite transfer site. Any larger load must be transported to the American Falls Transfer Station. 3. Unsecured Loads: any person bringing an unsecured load for disposal at any Power County Facility shall be charged an additional ten dollars ($10.00) fee. 4. Non-Accepted Items: tire, rims, freon units, and truck and trailers loads are not accepted at any satellite stations. 5. Specialized Waste: The fees for the following types of specialized waste disposal at any satellite site, when said materials are properly separated, as determined by the staffevaluating each load presented for disposal at any Power County Facility, shall be as follows: i. Construction/Demolition: shall be charged one hundred dollars ($100.00) per ton. ii. Brush: shall be charged twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per load. iii. Metal: shall not be charged a fee. K. OUT OF COUNTY WASTE: Any waste delivered to the transfer station which originates from outside ofPower County or is presented lor disposal by a non-Power County resident will incur double the rate for county residents. L. RIGHT TO REFUSE EXCESSIVE OR NONCONFORMING WASTE: The County reserves the right to refuse to accept waste presented for disposal at any Power County facility, if in the discretion of the staff at said facility, the waste does not conlorm to that which can be safely accepted and disposed of in compliance with state and federal laws and regulation, or which the facility lacks the capacity to eflficiently and effectively dispose of. M. RIGIIT TO CHARGE FOR CONTAMINATED LOADS: The County reserves the right to charge a fee calculated by Stafffor the cost ofcleaning up contaminated loads dumped in specialized containers. The t-ee shall be based on the cost of workhours plus machinery, with a minimum fee of one fifty hundred dollars ($ 1 50.00). N. FREEDAYS: l. Twice annually on a schedule to be established by the cities and the county there shall be a free day for residential yard waste. Pouer (buntv Ordinance2026-0.1 Page'l of5 2. Additional free days may be provided on a schedule established by the State to dispose of specifically designated hazardous materials. O. MISCELLANEOUS FEES: From time to time the Power County Landfill, at the direction of the Power County Board of Commissioners, may provide for sale any biproducts from the Power County Landfill, including but not limited to, surplus topsoil, wood chips, gravel, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this P/ dav ol 2026. S . C'hainran Attested 11'ri, 23 day of September, 2026 N POV Commissioner SHAREE S G KRYSl' KREIN. ('onrmi SSI C Po$cr Countl Ordinance2026-0'l - Page 5 of5