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August 6, 2026, BOCC Minutes
Meeting Details
Date of Meeting:
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Commissioners present:
Ernie Moser, Jeff Hough, and Ken Bullock
Clerk of the Board:
Jason C. Dixon
Absent Board Members:
Staff present:
Deputy Clerk Shantal Laulu, Civil Deputy Prosecutor Sean Bowen, and HR
Director Matthew Phillips
Agenda Details
AGENDA
Work Session and Claims Meeting (action items)
1
Mark Dahlquist, Mayor – City of Pocatello, to provide an update of the happenings of the City of
Pocatello
2
Andy Cabianca, Schreder and Brandt, requesting a reduction of the disposal fee to dispose of tested and
approved biosolid material at the Bannock County Landfill (requested 10 minutes) (action item)
3
Hal Jensen, Planning and Development, seeking clarification regarding battery storage systems and large
scale solar arrays and how they integrate; as well as, a discussion pertaining to Community Participation
Agreements for Alternative Energy Systems (requested 10 minutes) (action items)
4
Matthew K. Phillips, Human Resources and Risk Management, regarding (1) a signature needed to submit
policy release request to Philadelphia Insurance for canceled event, and (2) discussion about employee
benefits decisions before open-enrollment in September (requested 5 minutes) (action items)
5
(AMENDED to include) Land purchase discussion with possible Executive Session under Idaho Code
§74-206(1)(c) to acquire an interest in real property not owned by a public agency with potential action
following adjournment of Executive Session (requested 10 minutes) (action item)
6
Claims Agenda:
•
Board of Ambulance District: Invoices and Commissioner Report
•
Board of Commissioners: Invoices, Commissioners Reports, and Credit Applications
•
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.
•
Payroll Report
•
Alcohol Licenses and Permits
•
Certificate of Residency Approval
•
Mileage Reimbursement Requests
•
Technology Request Form
•
Memorandum Authorization for Accounts Payable
•
Cardholder User Agreement and Authorization
7
Bid Opening RFQ for Architectural Design Services (action item)
Meeting Notes
1
9:00 AM Hough called meeting to order.
9:12 AM Mayor Dahlquist gave updates regarding coordination between the City and the County, new
hires/positions that have been filled, new executive director for Portneuf Valley Development with
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contribution increases, master plan for the airport and flights, appeal of the data center decision, the
County’s moratorium, code enforcement for curb appeal and consequences, working with the railroad for
clean-up work, re-landscaping Clark Street exit, City Hall feasibility study, Monarch building demo,
Center Street underpass and having to cease work when a train goes by, sewer line on Johnny Creek,
Hiline and El Rancho traffic signal, upgrading sidewalks in downtown, grant for fire hazards around the
city, and the City’s FY27 budget. Discussions ensued on ambulance for Chubbuck, contract for
Ambulance District, Fort Hall Replica, and a water agreement for the Wellness Complex.
9:39 AM Moser moved to accept the amended agenda. The motion passed.
2
9:00 AM Landfill Manager Dillon Evans also appeared. Cabianca explained he is working on the City of
McCammon’s wastewater treatment plant’s expansion. The plan was to take the biosolids that have been
thoroughly tested by a third party and apply into a land application by injecting or rototilling into land.
The original estimate for the volume of material was underestimated and there is not enough acreage or
land to move forward with that method. The request is for a reduction in fees down to $5/ton with the
volume of material that is estimated to be 20,000 tons. Evans explained the waste can be accepted, but it
would have to be over time as the material has to be mixed in and special handling. Bingham pays
$45/ton. Moser opposes the request. Questions were addressed on the location, material, estimate of
quantity, BOCC posed many questions. Bullock was reluctant to agree since the job was bid and the
additional time for staff and landfill space. The question was posed of how the taxpayers will benefit from
the rate reduction. The project is grant funded. Moser moved to deny the request at this time. The motion
passed.
3
Cancelled.
4
9:39 AM Phillips reviewed a refund request for a cancelled event. Bullock moved to sign and approve the
refund request. The motion passed.
9:41 AM Phillips explained open enrollment is coming up and the EAP is currently only offered to full
time employees. Estimates were submitted to extend the program to part time and/or seasonal employees.
More information is anticipated for a better cost. This decision will be tabled.
9:46 AM Phillips recalled a visit regarding the Idaho 529 college savings plans. This program is not a
payroll deduction, but an employee direct deposit. There is no cost to the County. Discussion ensued on
rewriting the job description for the emergency management director.
5
9:53 AM Hough moved to enter into executive session under Idaho Code §74-206(1)(c) to acquire an
interest in real property. The motion passed by roll call vote. 10:04 AM Hough moved to exit executive
session. The motion passed. Hough moved to allow Dixon to order a commercial appraisal and Dan
Kendall to look into costs for utilities. The motion passed.
6
9:51 AM Moser moved to approve the items on the claims agenda. The motion passed.
7
10:05 AM Procurement Officer Shanda Crystal appeared for a bid opening for Architectural Design
Services request for qualification. Hough reviewed the solicitation and addendum to address questions
and indicated he had no conflict of interest for the submissions. There were six submissions from:
Booth Architecture
Cushing Terrell
EDA
FFKR Architects
Hummel Architects
JHS Architects P.A.
Bullock moved to accept the submissions for advisement and further review. The motion passed.
10:09 AM Adjourned.
Action Item Summary
ACTION/DIRECTION
ASSIGNED TO
Fee reduction request for biosolid waste at the Landfill was denied.
Landfill
Amended agenda was approved.
Clerk
Updates were given from City of Pocatello.
Clerk
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Benefit option to offer BPA to part time/seasonal was tabled; and offering
529 college savings account was approved.
HR
Refund request for insurance for cancelled event was approved.
Risk Management
Following executive session regarding property, authorization was given
to the Clerk to order a commercial appraisal and the Maintenance Director
to estimate utility installation costs.
Clerk/Facilities
Items on the claims agenda were approved.
Clerk/Auditing/Resolution
Architectural design services RFQ bid opening received six submissions
from Booth Architecture, Cushing Terrell, EDA, FFKR Architects,
Hummel Architects, and JHS Architects P.A.
Procurement/Facilities
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