Bannock County | minutes | meeting 2026-06-16 | June 16, 2026, Commissioner Meetings source: https://www.bannockcounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/20260616-Minutes-Final.pdf June 16, 2026, BOCC Minutes Meeting Details Date of Meeting: Tuesday, June 16, 2026 Commissioners present: Ernie Moser and Ken Bullock Clerk of the Board: Jason C. Dixon (11:00 am) Absent Board Members: Jeff Hough Staff present: Deputy Clerk Nancy Allen, Comptroller Kristi Klauser, and Chief Deputy Prosecutor Jonathan Radford Agenda Details AGENDA Business Meeting (action items) Agenda: 1 • Indigent Business may require an Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code §74-206(1)(d) to consider records exempt from public disclosure (action item) 2 • Dillon Evans, Landfill, requesting approval of and signature on Vocational Work Project with the Idaho Department of Correction (requested 5 minutes) (action item) 3 • Approval of the Bannock County Board of Commissioners Quarterly Jail Inspection report executed on June 11, 2026, per Idaho Code §20-622 (action item) 4 • Keri Povey, Clerk and Recorder, requesting approval of and signature on two Memos Requesting Authorization to Dispose of County Assets (requested 5 minutes) (action items) 5 RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (action items): Resolution No. 2026-41 Authorization to Dispose Surplus Assets/Property Resolution No. 2026-42 Approving Tax Cancellation Requests 6 SIGNATURE ONLY (action items): FFY 2027 Traffic Enforcement Grant Project Agreement (TEGPA) 7 CONSENT AGENDA (action items): • Manual Checks • Alcohol Licenses and Catering Permits • Certificate of Residency Approval • 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 • Mileage and Travel Approvals • Minutes: Approval of and signature on certification for meeting minutes for May 28 and June 5, 2026 8 Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Meetings possible Executive Session under Idaho Code §74-206(1)(a) & (b) regarding personnel with potential action following adjournment of Executive Session (action item) 9 Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Meetings possible Executive Session under Idaho Code §74-206(1)(a) & (b) regarding personnel with potential action following adjournment of Executive Session (action item) Meeting Notes 1 9:03 AM Bullock called the meeting to order. There were no indigent cases for consideration. MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF BANNOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS June 16, 2026, BOCC Minutes 2 9:04 AM Evans reviewed the contract to use women prisoners for work at the Landfill. Discussion ensued on including a cap amount in the contract, and the number of days used. Moser moved to approve the agreement with Idaho Department of Correction. The motion passed. 3 9:16 AM Moser moved to approve the jail inspection report. The motion passed. 4 9:13 AM Povey requested disposal of County assets. Bullock moved to authorize disposal of the assets. The motion passed. 5 9:16 AM Bullock moved to approve Resolution Numbers 2026-41 and 42. The motion passed. 6 9:17 AM Klauser responded to questions regarding the TEGPA agreement regarding amounts, funder, and the program. Moser moved to approve the FFY2027 Traffic Enforcement Grant Project Agreement. The motion passed. 7 9:19 AM Moser moved to approve the items on the consent agenda. The motion passed. 8 11:02 AM FY27 budget preparation meetings were held regarding the Sheriff, Jail, and Court Marshall budgets. Sheriff Tony Manu and Undersheriff Andy Iverson appeared. Manu reviewed steps, alleviating compression and overlap, training, instructors, instructor incentives, and personnel changes. Discussion ensued on charts, promotions, management training, courthouse security, and liability. 11:31 AM The B budget request was reviewed. Discussion ensued on the life coach app, Sharp, Starlink, drone licenses, license plate readers, bike and foot patrols, vehicles, and Darby Road. 12:06 PM The Court Marshall budget was reviewed, along with building space, and the potential of combining DMV with driver’s license. 9 FY27 budget preparation meetings were held with the following departments: 1:01 PM Road and Bridge Public Works Director Kiel Burmester, Assistant Director Buddy Romriell, and Admin Services Manager Bobette Beesley appeared. 1:02 PM Bullock moved to enter into executive session under Idaho Code §74- 206(1)(a) and (b) regarding personnel. The motion passed by roll call vote. 1:24 PM Bullock moved to exit executive session. The motion passed. Discussion ensued on whether to charge an admin fee or use direct billing for fuel. 1:30 PM The B budget highlights and changes were reviewed and discussion ensued on leasing vs. purchase for equipment. Budget review continued regarding repairs, leases, and capital requests. 1:47 PM Noxious Weed/Mosquito/Snowmobile Burmester explained a small change in chemicals for Noxious Weed. 1:49 PM Mosquito Abatement Supervisor Dana Evans appeared. Budget changes included a shared computer, chemicals, and tires. Discussion ensued on how the mosquito year is going. The capital request includes a fogger control box with GPS and tracking. 1:58 PM The Snowmobile budget stayed the same and there is no capital request. 1:59 PM Planning and Development Planning and Development Director Hal Jensen reviewed budget reductions, technological benefits that reduce manhours, such as transcriptions, travel, step increases, succession plans, certifications allowing for potential step/grade increases, and changing the code enforcement title to code compliance inspector since the position is not a sworn deputy. Discussion ensued on step increases with certifications, step increases countywide, and career development plans. Benchmarks for certifications and determining process. 2:28 PM Prosecutor Prosecutor Ian Johnson and Chief Deputy Prosecutor Jonathan Radford appeared and reviewed the budget, salary adjustments, staff shortages, recent interviews, and wage comparisons. Discussion ensued on electronic file storage costs with Karpel and relocating the office and security. June 16, 2026, BOCC Minutes 2:58 PM District Court/Clerk of Court/D6 Trial Court Administrator Jason Dye and Administrative District Judge Javier Gabiola appeared. Dye reviewed the Clerk of the Court budget includes a 3% COLA and appropriate step increases, travel, cell phone allowances, and education. Discussion ensued on IICM covered expenses and increased health insurance costs. 3:02 PM Dye reviewed the District Court budget includes a 3% COLA and step increases, law clerk and staff attorney grade changes, drug testing for indigent, building repairs, maintenance and remodels, conflict attorneys, transcript fees, law library, jury selection and mileage. Discussion ensued on a potential increase for jury management software in the future, and that with the growth, in 5-7 years, there will be a need for an additional magistrate judge and courtroom, which would include a court marshall, clerk, reporter, and staff attorney. 3:20 PM D6 Director Ashley Bringhurst appeared for D6. Moser moved to enter into executive session under Idaho Code §§74-206(1)(a) and (b) regarding personnel. The motion passed by roll call vote. 3:25 PM Bullock moved to exit executive session. The motion passed. Dye reviewed increased workloads for billing and options of a part time employee or auditing assisting. 3:29 PM Dye reviewed state software and a new billing program with electronic health records, professional services. Discussion ensued on admin fee and rental increases. 3:36 PM Klauser reviewed the court trusts: court monitoring, court facilities, domestic violence trust, and the alumni fund which is zeroed. Action Item Summary ACTION/DIRECTION ASSIGNED TO Vocational Work Project with Idaho Department of Correction was approved. Landfill Quarterly Jail Inspection Report was approved. Sheriff Authorization was given to dispose of assets. Resolution/Clerk Resolution Nos. 2026-41 Authorization to Dispose Surplus Assets/ Property and 2026-42 Approving Tax Cancellation Requests were passed. Clerk FFY2027 Traffic Enforcement Grant Project Agreement was approved. Sheriff/Grant Team Items on the consent agenda were signed and approved. Clerk/Auditing/Resolution FY27 budget preparation meetings were held with the following departments: Sheriff, Jail, Court Marshall, Road & Bridge, Noxious Weed, Mosquito, Snowmobile, Planning and Development, Prosecutors, District Court, Clerk of the District Court, and D6. Auditing Executive sessions were held regarding personnel matters. Clerk In The Matter of AUTHORIZATION TO ) R.S. No 2026-41 DISPOSE SURPLUS ASSETS/PROPERTY ___) June 16, 2026 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Idaho Code §§31-807 and 31-808 vest the power and authority to manage real and personal property for the benefit of the County with the Board of County Commissioners; and WHEREAS, Idaho Code §31-829 provides that whenever any elected official has any personal property belonging to the county under his/her jurisdiction or control which, in his/her judgment, is of no further use to the county, he/she may, with the consent of the Board of County Commissioners, dispose of the property through sale or other means; and WHEREAS, the following assets/property are of no further use to the County: Description Asset/ID Number/VIN if known Office chairs, various Planning and Development and WHEREAS, it was recommended to auction, salvage, donate, or dispose of the items. NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the above property is declared to be surplus and disposed of as best determined by the department. BOARD OF BANNOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Jeff Hough, Chair Kgn Bullock, Member ATTEST: Yo 5 eet, Laux 2 fr Jason C. Dixon, Clerk In the Matter of APPROVING ) R.S. No. 2026-42 TAX CANCELLATION REQUESTS _ ) June 16, 2026 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, requests for cancellation of taxes were considered on June 9, 2026; and WHEREAS, these cancellation requests have been reviewed pursuant to Idaho Code §§63-711, 63-1302, 63-1303 and 63-1304; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the County Tax Collector, Jennifer Clark, is hereby authorized and directed to cancel the following on the tax rolls as listed by year: (1) At the request of Assessor Anita Hymas, in a letter dated June 9, 2026, for cancellation of market value for the 2024 and 2025 tax years. 286 anee —faxptananton vate PARCEL VALUE TO NUMBER OWNER EXPLANATION CANCEL FRPRCPAAOISB00 | Peterson, Seven [HEX notappliel Ss | Tax Year 2025__—| Pp Tax Year2025 | $125,000 a MHMHPFL013904 | Devinney, Franklin G Manufactured home moved out of I count Tax Year 2025 pO $19,400 pO PO Le MHMH007007600 ‘| Sanford, Melody Manufactured home moved out of | coun Tax Year2025 | $32,740 _ | NN RE RPR3803005901 Tribal Exempt | Tax Year 2025 pT $102,978 BOARD OF BANNOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS en Bullock, Member ATTEST: Lov Jason C. Dixon, Clerk BOARD OF BANNOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MINUTES CERTIFICATION We, the Board of Bannock County Commissioners, hereby certify approval of the minutes of the Bannock County Commissioners’ meetings inclusive of the date(s) of May 28 and June 5, 2026, as approved during the meeting of June 16, 2026. BOARD OF BANNOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Jeff Hough, Chair Ernie Moser, < ATTEST: [=a ¥ lauc.b-Lor Jason C. Dixon, Clerk