Bannock County | minutes | meeting 2026-06-18 | June 18, 2026, Commissioner Meetings source: https://www.bannockcounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/20260618-Minutes-Final.pdf June 18, 2026, BOCC Minutes Meeting Details Date of Meeting: Thursday, June 18, 2026 Commissioners present: Ernie Moser and Ken Bullock Clerk of the Board: Jason C. Dixon Absent Board Members: Jeff Hough Staff present: Deputy Clerk Nancy Allen, Comptroller Kristi Klauser, Chief Deputy Prosecutor Jonathan Radford, and Prosecutor Ian Johnson (9:09 am) Agenda Details AGENDA Work Session and Claims Meeting (action item) Work Session Agenda: 1 • Scott Crowther, Event Center/Wellness Complex, (1) seeking approval of and signature on a contract requesting a fee waiver for Rock for the Animals, and (2) (AMENDED to include) Discussion pertaining to July 4th Fireworks with possible Executive Session under Idaho Code §74-206(1)(e) (f) to communicate with legal counsel for the public agency to discuss the legal ramifications of and legal options for pending litigation, or controversies not yet being litigated but imminently likely to be litigated. The mere presence of legal counsel at an executive session does not satisfy this requirement with potential action following adjournment of Executive Session (requesting 15 minutes) (action item) 2 • Dan Kendall, Buildings and Grounds, (1) providing a monthly update, and (2) discussion pertaining to remodel/engineering for the old jail (requested 10 minutes) (potential action item) 3 • Kristi Klauser, Auditing, requesting to discuss the FY2026 Forest Service election to receive payment and allocation distribution (action item) 4 • Buddy Romriell, Public Works, regarding an Executive Session under Idaho Code §74-206(1)(a) & (b) regarding personnel with potential action following adjournment of Executive Session (requested 5 minutes) (action item) 5 • (AMENDED to include) Jonathan Radford, Prosecutor’s Office, Executive Session under Idaho Code §74-206(1)(a) & (b) regarding personnel with potential action following adjournment of Executive Session (requested 5 minutes) (action item) 6 • Signature Only: Notice of Trespass 7 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 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF BANNOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS June 18, 2026, BOCC Minutes Meeting Notes 1 9:02 AM Bullock called the meeting to order. Moser moved to accept the amended agenda. The motion passed. 9:03 AM Commissioner Hough appeared by Zoom. Bullock moved to enter into executive session under Idaho Code §74-206(1)(e) and (f) to communicate with legal counsel. The motion passed by roll call vote. 9:16 AM Bullock moved to exit executive session. The motion passed. Hough exited. 9:17 AM Debbie Brooks appeared and reviewed the request for a fee waiver for Rock for the Animals. Crowther reviewed concerns, and gave previous examples of potential issues. Moser moved to approve the contract and waive half the fee for $350. Discussion ensued on insurance. Moser amended the motion to include approval through HR for the insurance and that the Director approves of all aspects put together or there’s no event. The motion passed. 2 9:25 AM Kendall reviewed the request to hire a designer/architect for projects that are coming up. The process takes 6-8 weeks to get through procurement. Procurement suggested to procure for a year contract for projects that come up. Discussion ensued on charges that can range for 4.5%-7%, having a roster or one architect. The Board recommended to push forward. 3 9:31 AM Klauser reviewed the election for secure rural schools and the options. Bullock moved to accept the recommendation to sign for the SRS funds. The motion passed. 4 9:35 AM HR Director Matthew Phillips appeared for Romriell. After discussion regarding taking care of both executive sessions under one motion, Moser moved to enter into executive session under Idaho Code §§74-206(1)(a) & (b) regarding personnel. The motion passed by roll call vote. 9:47 AM After exiting executive session below, Bullock moved to accept the leave without pay request. The motion passed. 5 9:47 AM Bullock moved to exit executive session. The motion passed. 9:47 AM Moser moved to accept the exception placement per the request from the Prosecutor with the clarifications received. The motion passed. 6 9:49 AM Moser explained the trespass notice will be a renewal for the current notice that is expiring. Radford reviewed the trespass notice will still allow the person to conduct business. Moser moved to approve signature. The motion passed. 7 9:50 AM Discussion ensued on an Event Center claim and a payment the Wood Court made as a donation to the Free Clinic that the County also donates to. Radford explained funds need to be approved by the Board. Discussion ensued on grants having an approved budget, but this one is unique and had leftover funds. Bullock moved, with exception as noted, to approve the items on the claims agenda. The motion passed. Action Item Summary ACTION/DIRECTION ASSIGNED TO Amended agenda was accepted. Clerk Executive session was held to communicate with legal counsel. Clerk A 50% fee waiver was granted for the Rock for the Animals event upon HR’s review of the organizer’s insurance. Parks & Rec/Risk Management Board agreed with Facilities Director’s recommendation to procure a year- long contract with an architect for miscellaneous project. Facilities/Procurement FY2026 Forest Service election was approved. Auditing After executive session held for personnel matters, a leave without pay request and request for exceptional placement were approved. Clerk/HR Items on the claims agenda were approved with exception of a Wood Court claim. Auditing/Clerk/Resolution