Bannock County | minutes | meeting 2026-07-02 | July 2, 2026, Commissioner Meetings
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July 2, 2026, BOCC Minutes 
 
  
  Meeting Details 
  
  
  
  
Date of Meeting: 
Thursday, July 2, 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, Prosecutor Ian Johnson, and HR Director 
Matthew Phillips 
  
  
  
  
  Agenda Details 
  
  
  
  
AGENDA 
  
Work Session and Claims Meeting (action item) 
Work Session Agenda: 
1 
• 
Tony Manu, Sheriff, requesting signature on Cooperation with Civilian Law Enforcement 
Officials Agreement (requested 5 minutes) (action item) 
2 
• 
Todd Mauger, Juvenile Justice, seeking approval of and signature on Passthrough Funds Recipient 
Agreements with the Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections (action item) 
3 
• 
Matthew K. Phillips, Human Resources and Risk Management, regarding approval of and 
signature on insurance coverage for special event and liquor liability for Papa Roach concert 
(requested 5 minutes) (action item) 
4 
• 
Discussion with legal pertaining to how to conduct the Nuclear Energy Forum on July 8, 2026 
(requested 15 minutes) (potential action item) 
5 
• 
(AMENDED to include) Executive Session under I.C. §74-206(1)(e) to consider preliminary 
negotiations involving matters of trade or commerce in which the governing body is in 
competition with governing bodies in other states or nations with potential action following 
adjournment of Executive Session (requested 15 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 
Board of Equalization and Administrative BOE Reviews throughout the day as needed (action items) 
8 
Board of Equalization and Administrative BOE Reviews throughout the day as needed (action items) 
9 
Meeting to discuss improvements at the McCammon Ambulance Bay (potential action item) 
 
 
 
 
 
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF  
BANNOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

July 2, 2026, BOCC Minutes 
 
  
Meeting Notes 
  
    
1 
9:02 AM Hough called the meeting to order. Moser moved to accept the amended agenda. The motion 
passed. Manu reviewed a more affordable way to purchase night optics with the Department of the Navy. 
Moser moved to approve the agreement. The motion passed.  
9:03 AM Discussion ensued regarding a dog-handler deputy that is leaving employment and has 
requested to take the dog for $1. Additionally, the deputy will pay for the kennel. The funds will go to the 
canine trust. Legal has reviewed the request. Bullock moved to authorize the deputy to keep the dog and 
purchase the kennel. The motion passed.  
 
2 
9:05 AM Mauger reviewed passthrough funds from JCA and Cigarette/Tobacco Tax Funding and CBAS 
and SUDS programs. Moser moved to approve the agreement with Idaho Juvenile Corrections for the 
JCA and Cigarette/Tobacco Funding. The motion passed.  Bullock moved to approved the agreement for 
CBAS and SUDS. The motion passed.  
 
3 
9:08 AM Phillips reviewed special event insurance for the July 23 Papa Roach concert with a total of 
$879. Bullock moved to authorize the policy. The motion passed.  
 
4 
9:08 AM Management Assistant Kristi Davenport and PIO Emma Iannacone appeared. Prosecutor 
Johnson explained the Nuclear Energy Forum next week needs to be an open meeting. Questions were 
addressed regarding the Board attending in the audience, attending the INL event, and the difference in 
attending various events. The INL event was not specific to Bannock County. The format for the forum 
will be engaging and presenting and potentially receiving information to make a decision.  
9:16 AM Iannacone reviewed meeting formalities and process, a temporary subscription to allow digital 
questions, and INL’s participation.  
9:21 AM Davenport questioned the need to provide a packet, which is done as a courtesy for regular 
meetings. Legal encouraged posting the packet.  
 
5 
9:22 AM Hough moved to enter into executive session under I.C. §74-206(1)(e) to consider preliminary 
negotiations involving matters of trade or commerce. The motion passed by roll call vote. 
9:56 AM Bullock moved to exit executive session. The motion passed.   
 
 
6 
9:22 AM Bullock moved to approve the items on the consent agenda. The motion passed.  
 
7 
See Board of Equalization minutes. 
 
8 
See Board of Equalization minutes. 
 
9 
3:30 PM Facilities Director Dan Kendall, McCammon Mayor Karlene Hall, McCammon Council 
Members Steve Campbell and Stephanie Iverson, McCammon City Clerk Kassidi Dunn, Pocatello 
Interim Fire Chief Shane Grow, McCammon Fire Chief Johnny Ketner, Pocatello Dean Bullock, and 
former McCammon Council Member Aaron Hunziker were present. 
Grow reviewed the FY27 budget requested upgrades for the dorm doors in the McCammon station. 
Discussion ensued on a signed agreement with McCammon, the dorm doors, heat registers, exhaust 
system, and alert system. Costs were reviewed. Hunziker explained his involvement in the design and 
construction of the station and the thought process for decisions after discovering the dorm door, windows 
and sprinkler system, and HVAC requirements. Budget constraints were a factor. 
3:45 PM Discussion ensued on the work requested. Kendall reported the HVAC would be the toughest of 
the items, but he is confident his crew can complete the project. The exhaust system, trunk lines, and CO2 
sensors were discussed. Ketner felt the exhaust system would be adequate. The current plan for an alert 
system was reviewed and Ketner offered six speakers that have not been installed.  
3:52 PM Updating the MOU will need done now that staff will be in the building. Bullock reviewed some 
contract terms and questioned key points and responsibilities that will need to be spelled out. Hall 
reported being approached by the previous emergency director to declare the station a command center 
for south county, which helped fund some equipment. Discussion ensued on options for moving gym 
equipment to allow the third dorm room.  
4:00 PM A tour will be done and costs determined for a budget decision in two weeks.

July 2, 2026, BOCC Minutes 
 
  
Action Item Summary 
  
  
  
ACTION/DIRECTION 
ASSIGNED TO 
  
Amended agenda was approved. 
Clerk 
  
Contract to purchase night optics from the Department of Navy was 
approved. 
Deputy was approved to purchase canine and kennel. 
Sheriff 
  
Passthrough Funds Recipient Agreements for JCA and Cigarette/Tobacco 
Tax Funding and for CBAS and SUDS Services were approved. 
Juvenile 
  
Special Events insurance with Philadelphia Insurance Companies was 
approved. 
HR/Risk Management 
  
Nuclear Energy Forum formalities were discussed. 
Commission 
 
Executive session was held to discuss matters of trade. 
Clerk 
 
Items on the consent agenda were approved. 
Clerk/Auditing/Resolution 
 
McCammon Fire Station/ambulance bay to be toured to determine costs 
for requested upgrades. 
Ambulance/Commission/ 
Facilities