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January 13, 2026, BOCC Minutes
Meeting Details
Date of Meeting:
Tuesday, January 13, 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, Comptroller Kristi Klauser, and Attorney
Jonathan Radford
Agenda Details
AGENDA
Regular Business (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 LA Semiconductor with possible Executive Session under Idaho Code §74-
206(1)(e) to consider preliminary negotiations involving matters of trade or commerce in which
the governing body is in competition with governing bodies in other states or nations with
potential action following adjournment of Executive Session (requested 10 minutes) (action item)
3
•
Alisse Foster, Planning and Development, requesting review and approval of Chestnut Hill
Subdivision (requested 5 minutes) (action item)
4
•
Hal Jensen and Tristan Bourquin, Planning and Development, providing an updated timeline for
Land Use and Development Ordinance (requested 15 minutes) (action item)
5
•
Discuss Vehicle Use Policy (requested 10 minutes) (action item)
6
•
Kristi Klauser, Auditing, requesting (1) signature on Secure Rural Schools Certification of Title
III expenditures, and (2) providing an ARPA update (requested 5 minutes) (potential action item)
7
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (action items):
Resolution 2026-5 Authorizing the Destruction of Auditing Files
8
SIGNATURE ONLY (action items):
Memo Authorizing Destruction of Documents
9
CONSENT AGENDA (action items):
•
Manual Checks
•
Alcohol Licenses and Catering Permits
•
Certificate of Residency Approval
•
Salary Rate Approval Forms/Notice of Separation with Potential Executive Session under Idaho
Code §74-206(1)(a)&(b) regarding personnel with potential action following adjournment of
Executive Session
•
Mileage and Travel Approvals
•
Minutes: Approval of and signature on certification for meeting minutes for January 6 and 8,
2026.
Meeting Notes
1
9:00 AM Hough called the meeting to order. There were no indigent cases.
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF
BANNOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
January 13, 2026, BOCC Minutes
2
9:00 AM MiaCate Kennedy, CEO of Portneuf Valley Development Corp, Assessor Anita Hymas and
Chief Deputy Assessor Randy Hobson appeared. Kennedy explained she has been working with LA
Semiconductor for over 18 months. She attended a meeting in Taiwan with other semiconductors where it
became apparent we need to keep up the fab here. There is a business looking at the facility here or going
to Arizona. There are 300 jobs at the facility here. The city is looking at offering incentives. The request
is for the County to look at ways to offer incentives as well. 9:03 AM Moser moved to go into executive
session under Idaho Code §74-206(1)(e) to consider preliminary negotiations involving matters of trade or
commerce in which the governing body is in competition with governing bodies in other states. The
motion passed by roll call vote. 9:32 AM Hough moved to exit executive session. The motion passed.
Hough moved to write a letter of support and express a willingness to enter negotiations for tax
abatements. The motion passed.
3
9:34 AM Foster reviewed plat line adjustments for an existing plat. Bullock moved to approve the plat.
The motion passed.
4
9:36 AM Bourquin presented an updated timeline for the land use ordinance for the best and overall
approach to complete the entire ordinance rather than piecemeal sections. Pulling the section out on
alternative energy would still require a conditional use permit and following the public hearing
requirements. Following previous direction, the ordinance will not include battery storage. The section for
alternative energy is separate from what was previously done as that only included solar. There is pressure
to get the alternative energy ordinance completed quickly as there is a window offered because of
economic conditions. Discussion ensued on approving sections separately, splitting staff time/obligations,
saving costs, and doing it right. The best-case estimate is completion and publication on July 3.
9:54 AM Moser moved to follow the suggested timeline. Hough would like to compress the timeline and
suggested May 1. Jensen objected in that there are too many variables and they are meeting with council
for availability as this timeline will require a special session. Hough called for a vote. The motion passed.
5
9:59 AM Bullock discussed the proposed vehicle policy changes and recommended the mileage
reimbursement at the GSA or Bannock County’s adopted rate. Departments should be on their own
budget constraints, and change wording to “must” for personal use and pay both ways. Klauser expressed
concern for the language “or” in the mileage reimbursement and discussed resulted in setting the rate
every year based off GSA rates before budget season. Klauser questioned the definition of “local” and
suggested out of town. Klauser pointed out jurors are reimbursed mileage and that is not budgeted. Moser
would like to add in the practice currently being followed that if a county car is available and employees
want to go see relatives or vacation, then only one way should be reimbursed. If a county car is not
available, then both directions would be reimbursed. Hough suggested preparing drafts of the discussed
changed to present at the Elected Official meeting the first week of February. Dixon opined the current
practice is a good system and changing that will result in more people wanting to drive and less
carpooling just to get the extra pay.
6
10:11 AM Klauser reviewed the Secure Rural School reporting. Search and Rescue used the funds for
back country recovery. Hough moved to approve the report. The motion passed.
10:13 AM Klauser gave an update on ARPA projects and funds. There is $263,763.79 remaining due to
projects coming in under budget or project changes, which is 1.564% of the total received. There are no
remaining contract obligations open and the funds will have to be turned back.
7
10:17 AM Moser moved to approve Resolution 2026-5. The motion passed.
8
10:17 AM Moser moved to approve the memo to authorize destruction of records. The motion passed.
9
10:17 AM Discussion ensued on an alcohol license for a Downey bar. Bullock moved to approve the
consent agenda items.
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January 13, 2026, BOCC Minutes
Action Item Summary
ACTION/DIRECTION
ASSIGNED TO
Executive session was held for matters of trade or commerce. A letter of
support to be prepared offering discussions for tax exemption proposals for
potential new business.
Commission
Plat line adjustments for Chestnut Hill Subdivision were approved.
Planning
Proposed timeline for completing land use ordinance by July 3 was
adopted.
Planning
Auditing will prepare drafts of travel policy proposals for discussion with
Elected Officials.
Auditing
Secure Rural School Certification was approved.
Auditing
ARPA funds remaining to be turned back.
Auditing
Resolution 2026-5 Authorizing the Destruction of Auditing Files was
passed.
Clerk
Requested documents were approved for destruction.
Resolution
Consent agenda items were approved.
Clerk/Auditing/Resolution
In the Matter of AUTHORIZING THE
DESTRUCTION OF AUDITING FILES
RESOLUTION
R.S. No. 2026-5
January 13, 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 Bannock County Auditing Office has the following grant records that have
reached their expiration far beyond auditable requirements (a more detailed log is located on the County
network at: agreements$AGrants):
Project
End Date
Funder
Funder Grant/Award #
Project Name
9/30/2001
Idaho State Police
CR-13-00
Sheriffs Help and Recovery Environment (SHARE)
9/30/2002
Idaho State Police
COI-BYRN-13-CR-02
Sheriffs Help and Recovery Environment (SHARE)
9/30/2003
Idaho State Police
02-BYRN-13-CR-3
Sheriffs Help and Recovery Environment (SHARE)
12/1/1998
Idaho Dept of H&W
KC096100
Sheriffs Youth Camp
9/30/2006
Idaho Supreme Court
02-B61-02
Child Protection Pilot Program
9/30/2007
Idaho Supreme Court
Juvenile Drug Court Officers
9/30/2008
Idaho Supreme Court
Juvenile Drug Court Officers
9/30/2009
Idaho Supreme Court
Juvenile Drug Court Officers
9/30/2010
Idaho Supreme Court
Juvenile Drug Court Officers
9/30/2011
Idaho Supreme Court
Juvenile Drug Court Officers
9/30/2012
Idaho Supreme Court
Juvenile Drug Court Officers
9/30/2013
Idaho Supreme Court
Juvenile Drug Court Officers
9/30/2014
Idaho Supreme Court
Juvenile Drug Court Officers
9/30/2015
Idaho Supreme Court
Juvenile Drug Court Officers
9/30/2016
Idaho Supreme Court
Juvenile Drug Court Officers
9/30/2017
Idaho Supreme Court
Juvenile Drug Court Officers
11/30/2008
Idaho Supreme Court
SJI-03-N-102
SJI Case Manager
6/30/2001
ID Dept of Parks & Rec
5/2/2001
South Pocatello RV Dump
6/30/2006
ID Dept of Parks & Rec
FRT5-5-03-1
Groomer Maintenance and Storage Building
6/30/2007
ID Dept of Parks & Rec
GRT6-5-45-I/GMV7-5-03-1
Transport Truck
6/30/2008
ID Dept of Parks & Rec
GRB6-5-03-1
Crystal Summit Parking lot
2/15/2004
ID Dept of Parks & Rec
GRT4-5-03-1
Snowmobile trail markers
3/1/2006
ID Community Found'n
14731
Fairgrounds garden and path
5/3/2005
ID Community Found'n
13672
Fairgrounds concrete wall on Ifft Road
12/31/2012
USDA Forest Service
10-PA-11041563-098
SF Mink Creek Box Canyon Culvert Replacement
6/30/1995
ID Dept of Parks & Rec
5/4/1995
S Bannock County RV Park - Downey
9/30/2000
Idaho Dept of 1-l&W
KC113800
Sheriffs Youth Camp
9/30/2001
Idaho Dept of 1-I&W
KC134000
Sherriffs Youth Camp
9/30/2002
Idaho Dept of H&W
6C053000
Sherriffs Youth Camp
9/30/2003
Idaho Dept of H&W
6C054600
Sherriffs Youth Camp
6/30/2006
Idaho State Police
04-BY-22-DR-IB-00-2
Sherriffs Youth Summer Camp
9/30/2003
Idaho DEQ
Idaho Waste Tire Management
8/30/2008
ID Department of Lands
06SAFP 02
Fire Liaison - Fuels Reduction for Mink Creek,
Johnny Creek and Pocatello Creek
12/1/2007
ID Department of Lands
04BLM 03
Fire Liaison - Fuels Reduction for Buckskin
RS 2026-5
Page 2
Fire Liaison - Fuels Reduction for Summit Hills,
10/2/2012
ID Department of Lands
09SAFP 11
Blind Springs, and Pebble Creek
5/1/2008
Idaho Dept of H&W
EMS training
9/30/2004
Idaho Dept of H&W
HC442300
EMS training
6/30/2005
Idaho Dept of H&W
HC477800
EMS training
6/30/2005
Idaho Dept of H&W
HC484000
Pediatric IV Arm
6/30/2006
Idaho Dept of H&W
HC517100
EMS equipment
6/30/2006
Idaho Dept of H&W
HC529900
EMS training
10/10/2012
ID Depart of Commerce
ICDBG-11-V-07-PF
Downey Fire Station Project
5/30/2015
Idaho Dept of H&W
HC838300
Search and Rescue Equipment
5/30/2015
ID Dept of Parks & Rec
MB 15-5-3-1
Search and Rescue Equipment
6/30/2011
Idaho Dept of H&W
HC582000
Search and Rescue Truck
6/30/2008
Idaho Dept of H&W
HC582000
Search and Rescue Truck
9/30/2006
ID DOT
SEM0602
Search and Rescue Equipment
9/30/2008
ID DOT
Search and Rescue Equipment
7/12/2010
US Dept of Energy
RW0000134
Energy Efficiency upgrades
9/30/2016
ID DOT
FFY2016
Occupant Protection
9/30/2015
ID DOT
FFY2015
Occupant Protection
9/30/2014
ID DOT
FFY2014
Occupant Protection
9/30/2013
ID DOT
FFY2013
Occupant Protection
9/30/2012
ID DOT
FFY2012
Occupant Protection
9/30/2011
ID DOT
FFY 2011
Occupant Protection
9/30/2010
ID DOT
FFY 2010
Occupant Protection
9/30/2009
ID DOT
FFY 2009
Occupant Protection
6/30/2001
Idaho
6C044300
Families First
9/14/2006
Idaho
6C044300
Families First
8/13/2012
US Dept of Energy
DE-RW0000134
Energy Efficiency upgrades
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 Auditing Office is authorized to destruct the
grant records as listed and that such destruction occur under the supervision of the Bannock County
Clerk.
BOARD OF BANNOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST:
Jason C. Dixon, Clerk
Jeff Hough, C
Ern
oser, M tuber
KerjBullo
Member
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 January 6 and 8, 2026, as approved during
the meeting of January 13, 2026.
BOAR (OF BANNOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Jeff Hough,
air
Ernie
• ser, Member
Ken ullock,
ember
ATTEST:
Jason C. Dixon, Clerk
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