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May 26, 2026, BOCC Minutes
Meeting Details
Date of Meeting:
Tuesday, May 26, 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, Comptroller Kristi Klauser, and (9:07 am)
Deputy Prosecutor Jonathan Radford
Agenda Details
AGENDA
Business Meeting (action items)
Agenda:
1
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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
•
Julie Hancock, Elections, regarding approval of and signature on the Canvass of Votes for
the May 19th Primary Results (requested 10 minutes) (action item)
3
•
Kiel Burmester, Public Works, providing a monthly update
4
•
Buddy Romriell, Public Works, requesting authorization to reallocate or dispose of items,
as well as signature on Consignment Agreement with PrimeTime Auctions (requested 10
minutes) (action item)
5
•
Braeden Clayson, Emergency Management Director, requesting (1) approval of and
signature on Grant Recipient User Account Request Form, and (2) discussion (requested 5
minutes) (action item)
6
•
Motion to approve the Juvenile Probation Office restructure discussed during Executive
Session on May 21, 2026 (action item)
7
SIGNATURE ONLY (action items):
8
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 19, 2026
9
Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Preparation Meeting (potential action item)
10 Meeting with the Idaho Environmental Coalition
11
Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Preparation Meeting (potential action item)
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Meeting Notes
1
9:00 AM Hough called meeting to order. There were no indigent matters.
2
9:00 AM Hancock reviewed statistics for the election with a 25% voter turnout. Discussion
ensued on the election day process and improvements in operations. Moser moved to approve the
primary results. The motion passed.
3
9:06 AM Assistant Director Buddy Romriell was also present. Burmester provided project
updates for the department that included mag chloride, blading roads, chip sealing, Inman survey
for widening, roof and doors on shop, interviews, weed spraying, cost share, and mosquito
treatments. Discussion ensued on an application for a local improvement district, road mileage,
and new subdivisions.
4
9:22 AM Romriell reviewed a list of surplus items for disposal at auction or reallocation. Klauser
will get titles for signature. The auction will be June 13. Moser moved to approve disposal of the
items as stated. The motion passed.
5
9:28 AM Clayson requested signature to change contact information on a BLM grant. Bullock
moved to authorize signature. The motion passed.
6
9:30 AM Hough recapped a previous discussion to restructure Juvenile Probation. Bullock
moved to accept as present. Passed.
7
Moser moved to approve the General Services Agreement with WSP USA Buildings, Inc. The
motion passed.
8
Bullock moved to approve the items on the consent agenda. The motion passed.
9
10:02 AM Hough called the meeting to order. Leslie Schei, Executive Director of 6th Judicial
District CASA Program, reported on the services provided and how the program is structured,
number of children served, and areas served. Funding from the state is being cut, therefore, they
are working on increasing fundraising activities to compensate for that. Discussions ensued on
age ranges, length of time in the program, and finding volunteers. The request for funding is
$25,000. Last year they requested the same, but received $20,000.
10:08 AM Michelle Poletti, Executive Director for Aid for Friends, and Tami Moore, Manager,
appeared. Poletti explained they are requesting the same amount of $30,000. Information was
provided on use of funding, programs, funding sources, and numbers of families and individuals
served. Questions were addressed regarding partnership with Idaho Housing and building
ownership, and diversion from jail or the Crisis Center. Dixon exited.
10:19 AM Kirk Price from the Downey American Legion appeared. Price reported on services
and activities the Legion provides. Price pointed out the building is the last CCC building in the
County. Discussion ensued on Price’s service, volunteers, and waiver of Downey fees. The
funding request is $2,500.
10 10:30 AM Dana Kirkham with Idaho Environmental Coalition reviewed cleanup work at the
INL, and the Coalition’s missions. They deal with legacy waste and repurpose and recycle spent
nuclear waste. A portion of their revenue are donated to community causes in the counties. They
have grants for arts and culture, economic development, education, health and wellness, and
workforce training. Discussions ensued on local impact, additional reactors, and regulations.
11 10:55 AM Joe Borich and Erica Barnes from SEICCA appeared. Borich reviewed the meals on
wheels program for homebound seniors. They serve just under 14,000 meals per year. Costs and
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overhead were reviewed. The meal quality increased with a partnership with the Senior Center to
make the meals. The funding request is the same at $50,000.
Action Item Summary
ACTION/DIRECTION
ASSIGNED TO
Canvass of May 19 primary election was approved.
Elections
Authorization to dispose or reallocate Public Works items was approved
and Agreement with PrimeTime Auctions.
Public Works/Resolution
Grant Recipient User Account Request Form was approved.
OEM
Restructure of Juvenile Probation Office was approved.
Juvenile
Items on the consent agenda were approved.
Clerk/Auditing/Resolution
FY27 budget prep meetings were held with CASA, Aid for Friends,
Downey American Legion, and SEICCA Meals on Wheels.
Auditing
Informational meeting was held with Idaho Environmental Coalition.
Commission
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 19, 2026, as approved during the
meeting of May 26, 2026.
BOARD
ANN
K COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Jeff Houg , C
Ernie
er, Mem er
Ken Bullock,
ember
ATTEST:
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Jason C. Dixon, Clerk
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