Bannock County | minutes | meeting 2026-05-26 | May 26, 2026, Commissioner Meetings source: https://www.bannockcounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/20260526-Minutes-Final.pdf - 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 • 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) MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF BANNOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS M May 26, 2026, BOCC Minutes 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 M May 26, 2026, BOCC Minutes 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: ----- ---..--- Jason C. Dixon, Clerk