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May 12, 2026, BOCC Minutes
Meeting Details
Date of Meeting:
Tuesday, May 12, 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, Deputy Prosecutor Jonathan Radford, PIO
Emma Iannacone, and Prosecutor Ian Johnson
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
•
Discussion about fire conditions for 2026 and potential signature on Resolution No. 2026-35
Bannock County Burn Ban on Open Fires (requested 5 minutes) (action item)
•
(AMENDED to include) Discussion about Drought Declaration with potential signature on
Resolution 2026-34 Declaration of Drought Emergency (action item)
3
•
Jamie Pehrson, Fairgrounds, seeking approval for a contract requesting waived fees for the Idaho
Supreme Court – Sixth District Court Administration (requested 5 minutes) (action item)
4
•
Charity Staggs, SICOG, requesting approval of and signature on contract for Cottonwood Valley
Restoration Project Phase 3 (requested 5 minutes) (action item)
5
•
Scott Crowther, Event Center/Wellness Complex, requesting signature on contract requesting a
fee waiver with New Horizon High School (requested 5 minutes) (action item)
6
•
Jason Dixon, Clerk, informing the Commission about Juror Appreciation Week, May 11-15, 2026
7
•
Ratify Memo for Leave without Pay (action item)
8
•
Ratify signature Manual Checks for beer purchase for horse races (action item)
9
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (action items):
Resolution No. 2026-28 Approving Tax Cancellation Requests
Resolution No. 2026-29 Approving April 2026 Salaries
Resolution No. 2026-30 Authorizing the Delegation of Authority to the Risk Management Director to
Bind Insurance Policies as Needed
Resolution No. 2026-31 Authorizing the Destruction of Records
Resolution No. 2026-32 Approving April 2026 Alcohol Licenses
Resolution No. 2026-33 Authorization and Order to Reallocate Funds
Resolution No. 2026-34 Declaration of Drought Emergency
10
SIGNATURE ONLY (action items):
Signature on Property Tax Exemption Approval/Denial Letters
Commissioners’ Proceedings – April 2026
11
CONSENT AGENDA (action items):
•
Manual Checks
•
Alcohol Licenses and Catering Permits
•
Certificate of Residency Approval
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF
BANNOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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•
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 April 23, 28, and 30,
2026
12
Assessor Review
13
Tax Deed Hearing (action item)
14
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
8:59 AM Hough called the meeting to order. Moser moved to accept the amended agenda. The motion
passed. Community Resources and Advocacy Director Shantal Laulu presented an application for
cremation assistance for case number 20260022. Bullock moved to approve case number 20260022.
Hough suggested a friendly amendment to include releases of lien for case numbers 20200065 and
20090018. The motion passed.
2
9:04 AM Emergency Management Assistant Karen Trumbull, Pocatello Assistant Fire Chief Dean
Bullock, Forest Service Representatives Dan Bartel, Erin Elzinga, and Mike Johnston, National Weather
Service Representatives Tim Axford and Mark Dallon, BLM Representative Blaine Newman, and various
fire district representatives were present.
Axford reported things are currently warmer and dryer than usual. The typical high for this time of year is
in the 60’s. Overall, the moisture has been okay, but not having snow, it will dry up quick. It is looking to
be pretty dry for the next week or so. We are hitting the summer pattern sooner than usual, by a month.
The extended forecast is that it will be warmer and dryer than usual.
9:08 AM Johnston explained the Forest Service has a predictive services unit that created a map showing
potential above-normal fire activity. The Great Basin includes from the Salmon River south, all of Nevada
and Utah, and sliver of Arizona. Resources are coordinated across the Great Basin. The data shows we are
trending toward historic records for this year. Graphs showing the moisture content were reviewed, and
there is probably a month before the sagebrush is dry. All regions in the western United States have the
same levels, so if we all have fires and are busy, resources may be thin. He recommended inviting
Department of Lands in the future.
9:14 AM Bartel explained that large diameter fuels, such as logs, hold fires overnight. In the spring, once
vegetation dries out, those typically burn during the day and die out overnight. Historically, through mid-
July, as fires move up into timber, the large diameter fuels still have moisture and the fire burns out. This
year, those large diameter fuels are drier than normal. Historically, the fire season is mid to late July
through September. But this year, we are seeing the fuels have dried out earlier as the snowpack was not
there and we are easily a month ahead. The high country is dry, which predicts the fire season beginning
in mid to late June. That will add more tax on fire fighters and stretch them thinner a month longer.
9:18 AM Newman explained the establishment of the new US Wildland Fire Service Agency and that he
will still be the contact.
9:20 AM Dean Bullock explained due to forecasts and coordination with state and federal partners, the
City of Pocatello is looking at beginning a fire ban on June 1, one month sooner than usual.
9:21 AM Trumbull has spoken with all the fire districts and Fort Hall and they are implementing a June 1
burn ban.
9:22 AM Discussion ensued on enforcement and public outreach.
9:25 AM Elzinga explained fire prevention work being done all year with education before we go into
bans. She reviewed public outreach, enforcement, and coordination with other agencies.
9:28 AM Iannacone explained work being done to put together a larger, coordinated campaign with other
agencies.
9:29 AM Johnston reported the Forest Service follows a different schedule with fire restriction levels.
Trumbull explained the County’s ban would be for private land and the federal restrictions would apply to
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federal lands. Clarification was given for additional restrictions for the Johnny Creek and Pocatello Creek
areas.
9:31 AM Newman added that BLM enforces and cites people using exploding targets.
9:33 AM Hough reviewed a resolution, 2026-35 for a unified burn ban. Additional language for Johnny
Creek and Pocatello Creek will need added. Hough moved to approve Resolution 2026-35 with the
pending changes and move forward with the burn ban throughout the County. The motion passed.
9:38 AM Hough reviewed a suggestion for the County to declare a drought emergency as the state already
has. National Weather Service reported on other counties that have declared a drought emergency which
opens up land/water right issues, and help for drought affected farmers/ranchers. The national drought
monitor has all of Bannock County at D2, which is severe drought. The highest level is D4. Radford will
review and submit a memo as to process, implications, and resources that would open up.
9:41 AM Trumbull explained that having a declaration in place, if there are fires and damages, we can
request federal assistance. Radford will do research and come back Thursday.
10:08 AM Moser moved to approve the revised Resolution 2026-35. The motion passed.
3
9:44 AM Business Manager and Event Director Scott Crowther, Trial Court Administrator Jason Dye,
Fairgrounds Maintenance Alex Hauser, and Fair Board Member D’Lyn Moser-Evans also appeared.
Pehrson reviewed the request to waive the fee for the Exhibit Hall for a training. Bullock moved to
approve the fee waiver. The motion passed.
4
9:50 AM Emergency Management Assistant Karen Trumbull also appeared. Staggs presented a contract
for SICOG to manage the Cottonwood Valley fuels reduction project. The estimated costs are
approximately $2,500/acre and the grant application included 60-80 acres. In response to questions
regarding water improvement, Staggs explained that the springs were dry in 2018 and after the fuels
reduction project was completed, there is now water in the spring again. Bullock moved to approve the
contract. The motion passed.
5
9:47 AM Susan Pettit and Amy Prescott appeared. Crowther explained the request for New Horizon’s
Gradation on June 4. Pettit explained she thought she completed the contract in October, but had not and
requested a fee waiver. Crowther reviewed the costs for an electrician, 4-5 hours of setup/tear down, and
bringing out chairs will probably be around $1,000. Moser moved to approve the fee waiver. The motion
passed.
6
9:01 AM Jury Commissioner Courtney Teuscher also appeared. Dixon reported that it is Juror
Appreciation Week in the state. Bannock County has not participated in the past. There is a survey on the
website for jurors that have participated in jury service in the last year to enter their name and dates
served for a chance to win concert tickets.
9:02 AM Teuscher shared some statistics, 10,800 citizens were summoned, 100-200 called to report, and
this year there has been six trials.
7
9:56 AM Hough moved to enter into executive session under Idaho Code §74-206(1)(a) & (b) regarding
personnel matters. The motion passed by roll call vote.
10:07 AM Bullock moved to exit executive session. The motion passed.
8
9:55 AM Hough moved to ratify manual checks. The motion passed.
9
9:54 AM Moser moved to approve Resolutions Numbers 2026-28, 29, 30, 31, 32, and 33. The motion
passed.
10 9:54 AM Bullock moved to approve signature on the property tax exemption decision letters and
publication notice. The motion passed.
11 9:56 AM Bullock moved to approve the items on the consent agenda. The motion passed.
12 10:09 AM Assessor Anita Hymas and Commercial Appraiser Jason Hooker appeared. Hymas reviewed
only one of five categories were out of compliance and that was manufactured homes. Her staff kept the
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values conservative at 95%. Ag parcels were discussed. Residential values stayed similar. Land in the
southern portion was trended and 34 new subdivisions were added for 2026. 10:21 AM Hooker reviewed
commercial property challenges, infill projects, and they are seeing a demand for commercial property.
Hymas gave an example of values, levies, and taxes between 2004 to last year. In the 90’s, the values
didn’t move, so levies went up.
13 10:36 AM Chief Deputy Treasurer Misty Katsilometes and Deputy Treasurer Katy Valentine were
present. Katsilometes shared that Caleb Corona, for parcels RPRPADL000100, RPRPADL000200, and
RPRPADL000400 is requesting a 60-day extension to pay the 2022 taxes owing of $5,375.68 with late
fee and interest waived. The Treasurer’s Office agrees with this arrangement. Corona decided to sell two
months ago and somehow Google started showing the business was closed. He has that fixed now and
anticipates having the remainder paid in 60 days. Moser moved to accept a partial payment of half in 30
days and the remainder by 60 days. The motion passed.
10:39 AM Katsilometes shared that Icon Pocatello has seven parcels: RPRPPOC049201,
RPRPPOC049500, RPRPPOC050501, RPRPPOC050605, RPRPPOC050702, RPRPPOC051002, and
RPRPPOC051301. These are parking lots by the hospital. She has sent certified mailings and spoken with
attorneys associated with Icon in the past. The legals were intertwined. Icon was formerly NP Elevate and
did some bankruptcy filings and then changed to Icon. Bullock moved to take the seven parcels. The
motion passed.
Katsilometes reviewed that Emily Jaramillo is deceased and her son, Teddy Jaramillo, lives in the home
for parcel RPRPPOC281500. Teddy and his sisters have decided to let go of the house to tax deed.
Jaramillo explained he is here to surrender the property and requested to stay until September. He got a
loan to pay last time, but his sisters will not help. Bullock moved to take the property and allow
occupancy to the end of September. The motion passed.
10:45 AM Katsilometes reviewed for Tina and Jeffrey Junod, parcel RPRPGHM012500, that James
Johnson is requesting an extension until June 1 to pay the remaining 2022 taxes of $205.69. Johnson
explained he will be able to clear the bill on the 21st. Hough moved to accept extension to June 1, 2026.
The motion passed.
10:47 AM Katsilometes reviewed that Joyce and Joseph Monday, parcel RPRCHIH004704, are both
deceased. This is a small piece of land and their son is not interested in the property. There is a reverse
mortgage. Moser moved to take the property on tax deed. The motion passed.
10:47 AM Katsilometes reviewed that Sandra Moore-Thornely, parcel RPRPNG1004800, is requesting an
extension through the end of year and to waive interest. Sandra reviewed the request for time and
consideration as the home was already behind on taxes when it was put in her name by quitclaim deed.
The home needs repairs, a new roof, siding, and flooring. The costs have been overwhelming. She has
been unemployed, but is in the process of getting on disability. She is requesting a realistic chance.
Katsilometes recommended granting the extension to the end of the year and waiving interest. Moser
pointed out she may have to get a loan as this is far behind. Bullock moved to approve the extension for
the property and waive interest. The motion passed.
14 10:53 AM Hough moved to enter into executive session under Idaho Code §74-206(1)(a) & (b) regarding
personnel. The motion passed by roll call vote. Hough moved to exit executive session. The motion
passed. Hough moved to offer position to Todd Mauger. The motion passed.
Action Item Summary
ACTION/DIRECTION
ASSIGNED TO
Application for cremation assistance for case number 20260022, and
releases of lien for case numbers 20200065 and 20090018 were approved.
Indigent
Drought declaration research will be completed and discussed on
Thursday.
Legal
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Fee waiver for Idaho Supreme Court training at Exhibit Hall was
approved.
Fairgrounds
Grant administration contract with SICOG for Cottonwood Valley
Restoration Phase 3 project was approved at $75/hour up to $40,000.
OEM
Fee waiver granted for New Horizon HS graduation ceremony.
Parks & Rec
Executive session was held to consider personnel matters.
Clerk
Resolution Nos. 2026-28 Approving Tax Cancellation Requests; 2026-29
Approving April 2026 Salaries; 2026-30 Authorizing the Delegation of
Authority to the Risk Management Director to Bind Insurance Policies as
Needed; 2026-31 Authorizing the Destruction of Records; 2026-32
Approving April 2026 Alcohol Licenses; 2026-33 Authorization and Order
to Reallocate Funds; and 2026-35 Bannock County Unified Burn Ban on
Open Fires were passed.
Clerk
Manual checks were ratified and consent agenda items were approved.
Auditing/Resolution
Decision letters for property tax exemption applications and publication
notice were approved.
Admin/Clerk
Parcels RPRPADL000100, RPRPADL000200, and RPRPADL000400
were granted extension of 30 and 60 days with half paid each time.
Tax deed was authorized for parcels RPRCHIH004704,
RPRPPOC281500, RPRPPOC049201, RPRPPOC049500,
RPRPPOC050501, RPRPPOC050605, RPRPPOC050702,
RPRPPOC051002, and RPRPPOC051301.
Parcel RPRPGHM012500 was granted extension to June 1.
Parcel RPRPNG1004800 was granted extension to December 31 and
interest waived.
Treasurer/Resolution
Mauger selected for Juvenile Probation Director following executive
session held to consider personnel matters.
HR/Clerk
In the Matter of APPROVING
R.S. No. 2026-28
TAX CANCELLATION REQUESTS
)
May 12, 2026
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, a hardship for cancellation of taxes was considered on April 28, 2026; and
WHEREAS, this cancellation request was 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)
Upon recommendation of the Treasurer, in a meeting held April 28, 2026, for cancellation of
taxes, fees, and interest for the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
PARCEL
NUMBER
OWNER
EXPLANATION
VALUE TO
CANCEL
RPRPCPP076200
RPRPCPP076300
RPRPCPP076500
RPRPCPP076000
RPRPCPP076100
RPRPCPP075900
Church of the Nazarene/
Rocky Mountain Ministries
Hardship (missed filing
application for tax exemption)
$5,925
BOARD 0
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Jason C. Di
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In the Matter of APPROVING
APRIL 2026 SALARIES
RESOLUTION
R.S. No. 2026-29
May 12, 2026
WHEREAS, salary approval forms, for the month of April 2026, have been submitted for
approval by the Board of County Commissioners;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the following salaries are approved by the
Board:
Date
Approved
Name — Position
Department — Reason for Change
Effective Date
& Salary
04/07/2026 Vickie Sweitzer — Temp Admin Specialist Elections Tech
Elections — Temporary
04/13/2026
$15.10/hour
Aisa Kelemete — Assistant Parks Coordinator
04/14/2026
Event Center — Replacing Gavin Lawes
$19.68/hour
04/16/2026 Stanley Going — Shop Supervisor
04/27/2026
Road & Bridge — Replacing K. Murdock
$2,575.20/biweekly
Cody Hagen — Operator 2
04/27/2026
Solid Waste — Replacing Chris Smith
$21.07/hour
04/21/2026 Tucker Leavitt — Temp Admin Specialist Elections Tech
04/27/2026
Elections - Temporary
$15.00/hour
Tonya Bernt - Temp Admin Specialist Elections Tech
04/27/2026
$15.00/hour
Elections — Temporary
Carolyn Hansen — PT Admin Assistant/Records
04/27/2026
Sheriff— Replacing Dannielle Hester
$17.22/hour
04/23/2026 Jenna Hall — Event Staff— Temp
05/01/2026
Event Center — Temporary
$17.00/hour
Becky Clark - Event Staff— Temp
05/01/2026
Event Center — Temporary
$17.00/hour
Jocelyn Foreman - Event Staff— Temp
05/01/2026
Event Center — Temporary
$17.00/hour
Autum DeLand - Event Staff— Temp
05/01/2026
Event Center — Temporary
$17.00/hour
Candice Apostle - Event Staff — Temp
04/29/2026
$17.00/hour
Event Center — Temporary
Isabelle Reitz - Event Staff — Temp
04/29/2026
Event Center — Temporary
$17.00/hour
De-Ja Long - Event Staff — Temp
04/29/2026
Event Center — Temporary
$17.00/hour
Emilie Desfosses - Event Staff— Temp
04/29/2026
$17.00/hour
Event Center — Temporary
Amanda Beard - Event Staff — Temp
04/29/2026
Event Center — Temporary
$17.00/hour
Dustin Barton - Event Staff— Temp
Event Center — Temporary
04/29/2026
$17.00/hour
Waldo Rivas - Event Staff— Temp
05/01/2026
Event Center — Temporary
$17.00/hour
04/28/2026 Alexia Chapman — Event Staff— Seasonal
05/01/2026
Event Center — Temporary
$17.00/hour
Irene Hershey — Event Staff— Seasonal
05/01/2026
Event Center — Temporary
$17.00/hour
Chris Osborne — Event Staff— Seasonal
05/01/2026
Event Center — Temporary
$17.00/hour
Kris Williams — Legal Assistant
05/04/2026
Prosecutor — Replacing Christine Pethel
$17.20/hour
04/30/2026 Dawn Roland — Event Staff— Seasonal
05/01/2026
Event Center — Temporary
$17.00/hour
Shane Lewis — Event Staff— Seasonal
05/01/2026
Event Center — Temporary
$17.00/hour
Perry Van Houten — Event Staff— Seasonal
05/01/2026
Event Center — Temporary
$17.00/hour
Ciara Ward — Event Staff — Seasonal
05/01/2026
Event Center — Temporary
$17.00/hour
Courtney Fox — Event Staff— Seasonal
05/01/2026
Event Center — Temporary
$17.00/hour
Brittany Cleaves — Event Staff— Seasonal
05/01/2026
Event Center — Temporary
$17.00/hour
Zanna Caudill — Event Staff— Seasonal
05/01/2026
Event Center — Temporary
$17.00/hour
Amanda Mayberry — Event Staff— Seasonal
05/01/2026
Event Center — Temporary
$17.00/hour
Samantha Davis — Event Staff— Seasonal
05/01/2026
Event Center — Temporary
$17.00/hour
BOA
OF BANNOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Jeff Houg
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Bullo k, Member
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Jason C. Dix(Tii Clerk
In the Matter of AUTHORIZING THE )
DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY
)
TO THE RISK MANAGEMENT
)
DIRECTOR TO BIND INSURANCE )
POLICIES AS NEEDED
RESOLUTION
R.S. No. 2026-30
May 12, 2026
WHEREAS, the Amphitheater, Portneuf Wellness Complex, and Event Center hold many
events throughout the year, such as community events, Independence Day Celebration, or concerts;
and
WHEREAS, some events have contractual and risk requirements that require adequate
alcohol and/or special event liability insurance that, from time to time, have accelerated deadlines,
late quotes, or other timing factors that prevent seeking Board approval before the event; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Idaho Code §31-602, due to the nature of the business for events,
the Board of County Commissioners desires to delegate the authority to bind insurance policies
for events to Matthew Phillips, HR/Risk Management Director; and
WHEREAS, after binding of policies by the Risk Management Director, the insurance
policies should be sent for ratification by the Board, with consideration under executive session if
needed, and a copy remitted to the Bannock County Auditing office upon submission and approval;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Matthew Phillips, HR/Risk Management
Director, is delegated the authority to bind insurance policies necessary to ensure adequate alcohol
and special event liability insurance as needed, and forwarded for ratification and copied to
Auditing. The delegation of authority must be reviewed and redelegated annually. This authority
is effective through May 12, 2027.
BOA
F BANNOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Jeff Hou
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Ernie M ser, Member
Ke
ullock, Member
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ATTEST: \--)
Jason C. r4 n, Clerk
In the Matter of AUTHORIZING THE
DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS
RESOLUTION
R.S. No. 2026-31
May 12, 2026
WHEREAS, Idaho Code §31-871 requires the Board of County Commissioners to authorize
destruction of records that are not required as permanent records and that have met the minimum retention
period provided by the retention schedules and are no longer required by law or for county business; and
WHEREAS, the Commissioners' Office has requested destruction of records that have exceeded
their minimum retention according to the retention schedule, or have been scanned and saved to a
permanent location; and
WHEREAS, Idaho Code §31-871(2) states records may only be destroyed by resolution of the
Board of County Commissioners after regular audit and upon the advice of the prosecuting attorney;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Commissioners' Office is authorized to
destruct the original paper records listed below:
Department/Year
Document(s)
1994/misc
Weed, water, transportation, tax cancellation, BOE, roads, proclamations,
plats, Escrow Agreement, Ordinance 1994-2, landfill, juvenile, jail, indigent
appeals
1993/misc
District 5, Fish & Game, BoCG, Grants, landfill, jail, juvenile, indigent,
energy, CDA, City of Pocatello, chamber, BIDS
1989 - 1993
Indigent Services Miscellaneous
2008
Prosecutor Miscellaneous
1978
Treasurer's Investments, Flood Map and Herd Law
2004
Board Members for Boat/Snowmobile, Fire Districts, Em. Serv., Health
Board, Historical Society, Industrial Development, Library Districts.
and that such destruction occurs under the supervision of the Bannock County Clerk.
BO
F BANNOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Jeff Hou
air
Ernie M e ser, Member
Bulloc Member
.
Jason C. Dixoli, Clerk
In the Matter of APPROVING
APRIL 2026 ALCOHOL LICENSES
RESOLUTION
R.S. No. 2026-32
May 12, 2026
WHEREAS, in the month of April 2026, the following applied for the following licenses and
have been issued permits by the District Health Department and do not have any disqualifications;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the following applications for licenses/permits be
approved.
DATE
APPROVED LIC #
TOTAL
OWNER/
APPLICANT
DBA/Event
04/09/2026
ABL2026-002
$175.00 Jeri's Jumbos Cafe
Jumbo's Cafe
4/16/2026
ACP2026-006
$20.00 Port Concessions
Independence Day Celebration
ABW2026-002
$20.00 Michelle Flores
Baby Eric's 1st Birthday
04/23/2026
ABL2026-003
$200.00 Super Bowl Pocatello
Super Yummy Bowl Mongolian Grill
ABT2026-002
$20.00 Tillotson Dining LLC Chuckwagon
04/28/2026
ABW2026-003
$20.00 Janie Marley
Marley Family Picnic
ATTEST:
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BOARD •
BANNOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Jeff Hough
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Ernie Mo r, Member
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In the Matter of AUTHORIZATION AND )
R.S. No. 2026-33
ORDER TO REALLOCATE FUNDS
May 12, 2026
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, a request was considered to reallocate funds from the Ambulance District's
capital budget to cover an overage in line item GEMT reimbursement due to GEMT's invoice
coming in more than anticipated as the revenue collected for the district was higher than
estimated, which was not originally budgeted for; and
WHEREAS, Idaho Code §31-1508 permits reallocation of money that has become
inoperative for the purpose for which the fund was created; and
WHEREAS, this reallocation will not impact the budget negatively;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Auditor's Office is hereby authorized
and ordered to reallocate funds in the following budget lines:
Fiscal Year 2026:
TO:
124230-74300
$85,900
FROM:
124230-90500
$85,900
BOA
OF B A NNOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Jeff Ho
, Chair
Ernie Moser, Member
Kiev Bullock, Member
ATTEST:
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Jason C. Di
, Clerk
Jason C. Dixon
Clerk of the District Court
Ex-Officio Auditor - Recorder
Clerk to the Commissioners
Date 5/4/2026
Bannock County Auditing
624 Center, Room 104
Pocatello, Idaho 83201-6247
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Phone (208) 236-7335
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Department Requesting Reallocation:
Ambulance
Description of Reason for Reallocation Request: It is requested to move funds from the capital
budget to cover an overage in operating line item GEMT reimbursement. The revenue collected
was more than anticipated which resulted in a higher amount due to the vendor on the GEMT
reimbursement.
Funding option to make reallocation request described above (list accounts and amounts where
funds will come from and accounts and amounts moving to).
Fiscal Year: 2026
To Line:
124230-74300
From Line:
t24230-90500
Amount: $ 85,900
Amount: $ 85790n
Department Head/Elected fficial Approval Signature:
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Comptroller Signature:
SUBMIT TO AUDITING DEPARTMENT FOR FINANCIAL REVIEW OF CHANGES
Bannock County Reallocation Request Form Instructions
This form is to be used when a department has the need to make a purchase that was not
anticipated during the regular budget process and will require the reallocation of budget monies
to accommodate that purchase. Steps are as follows:
1.) Determine need for purchase, include an quote where applicable;
2) Find monies within budget; and
3) Complete form, sign, and forward to Bannock County Auditing.
The Comptroller will verify that funds are available where requested and communicate with the
department to assist in providing the best possible solution. Once finalized, this form will be
submitted through the agenda request group for Commission review and approval/denial in a
business meeting.
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In the Matter of BANNOCK COUNTY
UNIFIED BURN BAN ON OPEN FIRES
RESOLUTION
R.S. No. 2026-35
May 12, 2026
WHEREAS, drought-like conditions are being experienced state-wide, as reflected in the
Order Declaring Drought Emergency signed April 13, 2026, signed by the Governor and the
Director of the Depaitment of Water Resources, and Bannock County Resolution 2026-34,
which will lead to increased fire danger and fast fire growth; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Bannock County, Idaho, are granted
authority under Bannock County Ordinance 1992-2 to prohibit open fires in any unincorporated
areas that constitute a severe fire threat based on the vegetative conditions during the fire season;
and
WHEREAS, Idaho Code §39-2609(4) prohibits fireworks in any area that constitutes a
severe fire threat based on vegetative conditions during the current fire season as determined by
the county commission or authority having jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, under Idaho Code §31-2227, the Bannock County Sheriff has the primary
responsibility of enforcing all penal statues of the State of Idaho;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that effective June 1, 2026, a ban on certain
types of fires is hereby declared for all areas of Bannock County. Many of the fire officials from
the municipalities and fire districts throughout Bannock County have worked together to create a
unified burn ban with the intent of reducing the risk of wildfires.
No open burning or fireworks are allowed within the Wildland-Urban Interface Areas of
Bannock County because of anticipated fire danger. The use of commercial gas fire pits and
appliances designed for food prep, such as gas grills and/or charcoal briquettes, are exempted
from the ban when used according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Campfires and recreational fires are allowed in developed campgrounds and private
property with the limitations that any fire is contained within a pit or ring not to exceed three feet
in diameter and located at least 25 feet from structures or ignitable objects and the flames should
not exceed three feet in height and should be screened to eliminate airborne embers.
Only non-aerial fireworks are allowed in non-wildland urban interface areas. Per Idaho
State Code, no aerial fireworks are allowed anywhere except for approved professional fireworks
displays.
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Exception: No campries or recreational fires will be allowed in the high wildland fire
hazard areas in the Johnny Creek and Pocatello Creek areas of the City of Pocatello. A map of
those areas can be found on Pocatello's website.
The ban will remain in place until October 1, 2026, or until conditions allow it to be
lifted.
Citizens are encouraged to check with individual fire districts, Bureau of Land
Management, or the United States Forest Service regarding any restrictions in their respective
jurisdictions.
BOARD
ANNOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Jeff Hough, C
man
Ernie Moser, Member
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Bullock, Member
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Jason C. Diko 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 April 23, 28, and 30, 2026, as approved
during the meeting of May 12, 2026.
BOARD 0 CANNOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Jeff Houg
Ernie
ser, Member
n Bullo , Member
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Jason C. Dixon, ei4k
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