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October 30, 2025, Commisisoner Meetings

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October 30, 2025, BOCC Minutes 
 
  
  Meeting Details 
  
  
  
  
Date of Meeting: 
Thursday, October 30, 2025 
  
Commissioners present: 
Ernie Moser, Jeff Hough, and Ken Bullock 
  
Clerk of the Board: 
Shantal Laulu for Jason C. Dixon 
  
Absent Board Members: 
 
  
Staff present: 
Deputy Clerk Shantal Laulu, Comptroller Kristi Klauser, Attorney Jonathan 
Radford, and HR Director Matthew Phillips 
  
  
  
  
  Agenda Details 
  
  
  
  
AGENDA 
  
Commissioners’ Regular Business and Claims Meeting (action items) 
Work Session Agenda:  
1 
• 
Maggie Mann, SIPH, providing a quarterly Southeast Idaho Public Health update  
2 
• 
Chaney Nielson, Event Center, requesting consideration and approval of new Event Center logo 
(requested 10 minutes) (action item)  
3 
• 
Scott Crowther, Event Center and Wellness Complex, seeking (1) a discussion about a request for 
fee waiver and use of Wellness Complex for a 5K run on Thanksgiving Day for a food drive, and  
(2) 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 5 minutes) (action item)  
4 
• 
Hal Jensen, Planning and Development, requesting (1) discussion pertaining to deeding Bannock 
County parcels along the Portneuf River to the City of Pocatello and, (2) an Executive Session 
under Idaho Code §74-206(1)(a)&(b) regarding personnel with potential action following 
adjournment of Executive Session (requested 10 minutes) (action item)  
5 
• 
Kristi Klauser, Auditing, requesting signature on a title for an auction (requesting 5 minutes) 
(action item)  
6 
Claims Agenda:  
• 
Board of Ambulance District: Invoices and Commissioner Report 
• 
Board of Commissioners: Invoices, Commissioners Reports, and Credit Applications 
• 
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 
• 
Payroll Report 
• 
Alcohol Licenses and Permits 
• 
Certificate of Residency Approval 
• 
Mileage Reimbursement Requests 
• 
Technology Request Form 
• 
Memorandum Authorization for Accounts Payable 
• 
Cardholder User Agreement and Authorization 
7 
Bid Opening for Survey Review Roster Request for Qualifications (action item)  
 
 
 
 
 
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF  
BANNOCK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

October 30, 2025, BOCC Minutes 
 
  
Meeting Notes 
  
    
1 
8:59 AM Hough called the meeting to order.  
Mann reported on the WIC program and funding, the impact on Bannock County with SNAP ending Nov 
1, food bank cuts, flu season, and discussions from the recent meeting in Boise. 
 
2 
9:16 AM Nielson reviewed proposals for new logos in order to move forward with website design. Hough 
moved to approve both logos. The motion passed. 
 
3 
9:20 AM Camille Cornforth was also present and reviewed the Wobble Till’ You Gobble event and 
requested a fee waiver. Crowther reviewed only staff time is to open gates. Bullock moved to waive the 
rental fee. The motion passed. 
9:23 AM Moser moved to go into executive session under Idaho Code §74-206(1)(e) to consider 
preliminary negotiations. The motion passed by roll call vote. 9:29 AM Hough moved to exit executive 
session. The motion passed. 
 
4 
9:30 AM Jensen reviewed properties that are remnants in Bannock County’s name. The city has 
expressed interest in projects in the area. Jensen requested consideration to deed the properties to the city. 
Radford explained that a resolution must take place that it is in the best interest to five the property to the 
city. Bullock moved to authorize documents to be prepared for the identified parcels. The motion passed.  
made motion. Passed. 
9:36 AM Hough moved to go into an executive session under Idaho Code §74-206(1)(a)&(b) regarding 
personnel. The motion passed by roll call vote. 9:44 AM Hough moved to exit executive session. The 
motion passed. Hough moved to waive the requirement to post the job due to the intent of the original 
hire. The motion passed.  
 
5 
9:45 AM Klauser reviewed the title for a vehicle that has already been approved for disposal. Moser 
moved to sign the title as requested. The motion passed. 
 
6 
Bullock moved to approve the items on the claims agenda. The motion passed. 
 
7 
10:00 AM Hough reviewed the bid solicitation for Survey Review Roster RFQ. Qualifications statements 
were received from Stewart Ward, Adam Thayer, and Matthew Baker. Hough moved to accept the bids 
for review and compliance. The motion passed.  
  
Action Item Summary 
  
  
  
ACTION/DIRECTION 
ASSIGNED TO 
  
Approved new logos for Event Center; fee waiver for Wobble Till’ You 
Gobble, and entry/exit executive session – preliminary negotiations. 
Parks and Rec 
  
Approved transferring remnant property to City of Pocatello after adopting 
a resolution, entry/exit executive session – personnel, and waiving 
requirement to post job. 
Planning/Resolution 
  
Approved signature on title for vehicle disposal. 
Auditing 
  
Approved claims. 
Auditing 
  
Accepted qualifications statements for Survey Review Roster for review 
and compliance. 
Procurement

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