Power County | minutes | meeting 2026-07-13 | Commissioner's Meeting Agenda source: https://www.powercounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07132026-318 POWER COUNTY COMMISSION Page 1 of 15 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES Monday, July 13, 2026 POWER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Meeting Minutes Commission Chambers 543 Bannock Ave. American Falls, ID 83211 www.powercounty.id.us Monday, July 13, 2026, 9:00 a.m. I. CALL TO ORDER The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session Monday, July 13, 2026, and called the meeting to order at the hour of 9:00 am, in the Commission Chambers of the Power County Courthouse. II. COMMISSIONERS/STAFF PRESENT: Commissioner Chris Fehringer, Chair Commissioner Kryst Krein Commissioner Jason Povey ABSENT: None STAFF: Sharee Sprague, Clerk Mariano Villa, Deputy Clerk Brock Bischoff, Legal Counsel OTHER PARTIES PRESENT: Gilbert Hofmeister Whitney Nichols Andi Higgins Chet Taylor Kami Chandler Anthony Simerlink Jacob Reiss Hanna Boyer Rosalie Annand Kristen Jensen Shauty Bloxholm Jeff Hough Jacklyn Taylor Tennille Call Kendra Sweat Kasey Kendall Teri Porter III. AGENDA A. NOTICES/REPORTS 1. Meeting with the City of American Falls: Mayor Hoffmeister provided an update on behalf of the City of American Falls. He reported that the city is working through budget challenges, including a reduced budget, uncertainty surrounding employee raises, and increasing utility and insurance costs. He also shared that the water project continues to make good progress, school routes remain the top infrastructure priority, and efforts are ongoing to identify locations for a new firehouse and animal shelter. Mayor Hoffmeister noted recent police leadership changes and discussed the need to replace the city's outdated radio POWER COUNTY COMMISSION Page 2 of 15 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES Monday, July 13, 2026 communications system. The Commissioner’s informed the group of anticipated county landfill fee increases. The group also discussed current regulations regarding fireworks. 2. Elected Officials/Department Head Meeting: The following updates were given for each department; Treasurer / Tax Deeds • Working toward tax deeds and dealing with recipients via mail. Prosecutor's Office • August will be a busy month; requests for review or drafting must be submitted via the form on the common drive, sent to the prosecutor's address only. Sheriff / Jail • Jail population is approximately 25, consistent with the same period last year. • Experienced a busy July 4th; watercraft patrol has been busy due to low water levels near the dam. Clerk’s • Staff were recertified as passport agents. • Working on budget. Ambulance / Emergency Management • Extremely busy with 911 calls; Acute Rescue (Pocatello/Idaho Falls) went out of business, resulting in more long-distance transports. • New ambulance expected at end of the month. • Emergency Operations Center (EOC) staff training underway; a tabletop exercise is scheduled for next Thursday Planning & Zoning • August agenda is full with subdivisions and; code enforcement letters have been written. • Weed meeting scheduled for November. IT • Four vehicle-sharing calendars have been created for scheduling county vehicles. • Common drive for the courthouse side is being migrated to the new server; the 2008 server will be decommissioned after. • Software and services are being categorized within the IT budget for easier tracking. Extension Office • June included an IPM class grant partnership, 4-H camp (~20 kids), and a multi-county livestock day camp. • Upcoming: showmanship livestock day camp on Wednesday with at least 15 kids. Assessor • Final day of BOE; one appeal received. • Investigating an $81 million negative assessed value discrepancy in the program. • Exploring piggybacking on Jefferson County's Amentum contract. • Proposed expanding office hours to 8:00 or 8:30 AM to better serve the public. Budget (Commissioner ) • Health insurance costs up 12% • Goal remains to provide employee raises, with 3% as a target; creative alternatives like adding Juneteenth and the day after Thanksgiving as official holidays, or a floating birthday holiday, were discussed. Employee picnic was discussed and scheduled on September 2nd. POWER COUNTY COMMISSION Page 3 of 15 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES Monday, July 13, 2026 3. Public Comment: No public comment was given. 4. PUBLIC HEARING – Abatement and Cleanup of the Power County Courthouse Annex - Power County intends to utilize U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Brownfields funding to abate asbestos, lead-based paint, and universal wastes during demolition of the Power County Courthouse Annex located at 500 Pocatello Avenue in American Falls in Fall 2026. Findings from Environmental Site assessments as well as an Analysis of Brownfields Cleanup Alternatives (ABCA) will be presented at the meeting and be made available for public comment. Public comments will be accepted through July 22,2026: Hearing opened at 11:49 am. Attendance is as follow’s; • Commissioner Fehringer • Commissioner Krein • Commissioner Povey • Clerk Sprague • Prosecutor Bischoff • Deputy Clerk Mariano Villa No public comment was given in regards to this item. The Commissioner’s held brief discussions on installing a perimeter fence to deter ones from entering the grounds. 5. Kids First Coalition Budget Request: Representatives from the Kids First Coalition and United Way of Southeastern Idaho presented the TriShare Child Care Program as a workforce development initiative aimed at improving employee recruitment and retention by reducing childcare costs. They highlighted statewide workforce impacts related to childcare affordability and noted recent daycare closures in neighboring Bannock County. The TriShare model splits childcare costs equally among families, employers, and public funding, with United Way serving as the fiscal agent to keep public funds within the county. The coalition requested $25,000 from Power County to support the program. Commissioners received the request and stated they would consider it during the budget review process. 6. Zoning Compliance – Complaint: Teri Porter presented a complaint regarding Jag Enterprises Inc. allegedly operating a commercial underground boring business out of a rural residential zone, citing heavy traffic, multiple pump-vac trucks, and potential illegal fluid discharge. Staff noted receipt of a letter from the property owner’s attorney stating the site is used strictly for vehicle storage, which is permitted under current code. The Board discussed the ambiguity between allowable storage and unpermitted business operations. Prosecutor Bischoff advised that establishing a violation would depend on the totality of circumstances, incorporating both traffic data and video evidence. Building Administrator Andi Higgins states that she will work with the highway district to deploy a functional traffic counter on Taghee Road. Teri Porter states she will submit a personal recording to Ms. Higgins for review. Documents and evidence will be compiled to determine if further action is needed. 7. Budget Workshop: Discussions were held on potential days to have budget workshops for the Commission. 8. Commissioners Meeting’s – Schedule Discussion: Discussions took place regarding the implementation of weekly Commissioner’s meetings. However, due to members’ personal employment commitments, it was agreed to maintain the current schedule. 9. Idaho Advanced Energy Consortium: Discussions were held regarding a request for information (RFI) from the Idaho Advanced Energy Consortium regarding potential reactor sitings. It was agreed to complete the RFI and submit it on behalf of the county. 10. Tort Claim: Clerk Sprague updated the Commissioners regarding a potential tort claim that may be submitted against the County. Clerk Sprague reported that the claimant's vehicle was damaged at the Power County Landfill when another resident reversed into it. At this time, it is POWER COUNTY COMMISSION Page 4 of 15 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES Monday, July 13, 2026 still being determined whether the matter constitutes a County liability or whether the claimant will need to pursue compensation through the insurance carrier of the individual who caused the damage. B. MOTIONS: 1. Agenda: A motion to approve the agenda for Monday, July 13, 2026, was presented by Commissioner Povey with a second by Commissioner Krein. Following audible call of the Board, motion unanimously carried. 2. Ecoplexus Battery Storage Facility for a Conditional Use Permit: Ecoplexus highlighted its experience developing utility-scale solar and battery storage projects across the United States. The proposed project will use lithium iron phosphate batteries housed in Tesla Megapack 2XL units as part of a 200 MW / 600 MWh battery storage facility. Company representatives reviewed built-in fire suppression systems, emergency response procedures, and plans to provide specialized safety training for the local fire department. They also committed to participating in the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC), supporting community outreach events, utilizing a PILT agreement for tax payments, and addressing cybersecurity questions with Tesla. Following discussion, a motion to approve the conditional use permit for Koompin Ag LLC and EcoPlexus Inc. battery storage facility with the submitted finding of facts and conclusion of law and with the added conditions that a PILT-type payment agreement be agreed with the Power County, a sign-off by the emergency management director, fire training and emergency response plan, cybersecurity assurances from Tesla, agreed financial contribution to emergency management/fire department equipment (amount to be mutually agreed, was presented by Commissioner Povey with a second by Commissioner Krein. Following audible call of the board, the motion unanimously carried. 3. Sheriff’s Office Update: Item’s under the Sheriff’s Office update are as follow’s; • Law Enforcement Mutual Assistance Compact Agreement: Sheriff Kendall submitted the Mutual Assistance Compact agreement for approval. Legal review confirmed compliance with the Idaho Tort Claims Act insurance requirements. Following discussion, a motion to approve the Law Enforcement Mutual Assistance Compact agreement was presented by Commissioner Krein with a second by Commissioner Povey. Following audible call of the board, the motion unanimously carried. • Bancorp: The Sheriff reported that the lease cost for new Toyota Tundra patrol vehicles increased from the original estimate, likely due to upfitting costs. Issues with having multi-year lease agreements under Idaho Law were brought forward. • Software: The Sheriff's Office also reported that the Motorola Flex software renewal will exceed the current software support budget. Ongoing costs associated with maintaining both the Computer Arts and Spillman systems were discussed due to an incomplete Viapath interface conversion. The county directed staff to negotiate with the vendor, establish an October 1 deadline for completing the conversion, and ultimately transition to a read-only historical database. • Firearm Surplus: Sheriff Kendall submitted a list if of surplus firearms. Following discussion, a motion to surplus 8 Bushmasters, 1 Smith & Wesson M&P 15, 1 Remington shotgun, 2 Glock pistols and 1 Taurus pistol was presented by Commissioner Povey with a second by Commissioner Krein. Following audible call of the board, the motion unanimously carried. POWER COUNTY COMMISSION Page 5 of 15 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES Monday, July 13, 2026 4. Resolution 2026-10 Budget Correction: Chairman Fehringer opened the meeting for Resolution 2026-10 a resolution for budget corrections at 3:30 pm and roll call of attendance is as follows; • Commissioner Fehringer • Commissioner Krein • Commissioner Povey • Clerk Sprague • Persecutor Bischoff • Deputy Clerk Mariano Villa Following discussion, a motion to approve Resolution 2026-10 was presented by Commissioner Krein with a second by Commissioner Povey. Following audible call of the board, the motion unanimously carried. Resolution will be included as Exhibit A. 5. Retail Alcohol License Application’s: The following retail alcohol license applications were approved; Retail Alcoholic Beverage License Application of Jacksons #7: The application for a retail alcoholic beverage license #7 came before the Commission at 3:39 pm. The applicant, Jacskons Food Stores dba Jacksons #7 requests approval of retail alcohol beverage license #7 for 2026- 2027, namely bottled or canned beer not to be consumed on premises and retail wine. Roll call of attendance: • Commissioner Krien • Commissioner Povey • Commissioner Fehringer • Clerk Sharee Sprague • Prosecutor Brock Bischoff • Deputy Clerk Mariano Villa A motion to approve the application of Jacskons Food Stores dba Jacksons #7 for approval of retail alcohol beverage license #7 for 2026-2027, namely bottled or canned beer not to be consumed on premises and retail wine was presented by Commissioner Fehringer with a second by Commissioner Krien. Following roll call vote, motion carried unanimously and the record concluded at 3:40 pm. Retail Alcoholic Beverage License Application of Jet Stop #8: The application for a retail alcoholic beverage license #8 came before the Commission at 3:40 pm. The applicant, A.E. Sales LLC dba Jet Stop requests approval of retail alcohol beverage license #8 for 2026-2027, namely bottled or canned beer not to be consumed on premises. Roll call of attendance: • Commissioner Krien • Commissioner Fehringer • Commissioner Povey • Clerk Sharee Sprague • Prosecutor Brock Bischoff • Deputy Clerk Mariano Villa A motion to approve the application of A.E. Sales LLC dba Jet Stop for approval of retail alcohol beverage license #8 for 2026-2027, namely bottled or canned beer not to be consumed on premises was presented by Commissioner Fehringer with a second by Commissioner Krein. Following roll call vote, motion carried unanimously and the record concluded at 3:40 pm. POWER COUNTY COMMISSION Page 6 of 15 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES Monday, July 13, 2026 Retail Alcoholic Beverage License Application of City of American Falls #9: The application for a retail alcoholic beverage license # 9 came before the Commission at 3: 40 pm. The applicant, Gilbert Hofmeister dba City of American Falls Golf Course requests approval of retail alcohol beverage license #9 for 2026-2027, namely bottled or canned beer to be consumed on premises and retail wine. Roll call of attendance: • Commissioner Povey • Commissioner Krien • Commissioner Fehringer • Clerk Sharee Sprague • Prosecutor Brock Bischoff • Deputy Clerk Mariano Villa A motion to approve the application of Gilbert Hofmeister dba City of American Falls Golf Course for approval of retail alcohol beverage license # 9 for 2026-2027, namely bottled or canned beer to be consumed on premises and retail wine was presented by Commissioner Fehringer with a second by Commissioner Krein. Following roll call vote, motion carried unanimously and the record concluded at 3:41 pm. Retail Alcoholic Beverage License Application #10 of Family Dollar Store #26564: The application for a retail alcoholic beverage license #10 came before the Commission at 3:41 ppm. The applicant, Family Dollar Store #26564 requests approval of retail alcohol beverage license #10 for 2026-2027, namely bottled or canned beer not to be consumed on premises and retail wine. Roll call of attendance: • Commissioner Povey • Commissioner Krien • Commissioner Fehringer • Clerk Sharee Sprague • Prosecutor Brock Bischoff • Deputy Clerk Mariano Villa A motion to approve the application of Family Dollar Store #26564 for approval of retail alcohol beverage license # 10 for 2026-2027, namely bottled or canned beer not to be consumed on premises and retail wine was presented by Commissioner Fehringer with a second by Commission Krein. Following roll call vote, motion carried unanimously and the record concluded at 3:41 ppm. Retail Alcoholic Beverage License Application of Maverik Group, LLC. #11: The application for a retail alcoholic beverage license # 11 came before the Commission at 3:41 pm. The applicant, Maverik, Inc. requests approval of retail alcohol beverage license #11 for 2026-2027, namely bottled or canned beer to be consumed off premises, and Retail Wine. Roll call of attendance: • Commissioner Povey • Commissioner Krien • Commissioner Fehringer • Clerk Sharee Sprague POWER COUNTY COMMISSION Page 7 of 15 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES Monday, July 13, 2026 • Prosecutor Brock Bischoff • Deputy Clerk Mariano Villa A motion to approve the application of Maverik, Inc. for approval of retail alcohol beverage license # 11 for 2026-2027, namely bottled or canned beer to be consumed off premises and retail wine was presented by Commissioner Fehringer with a second by Commissioner Krien. Following roll call vote, motion carried unanimously and the record concluded at 3:41 pm. Retail Alcoholic Beverage License Application of Dam Pizza Place #13: The application for a retail alcoholic beverage license # 13 came before the Commission at 3:42 pm. The applicant, Ron Michaelson DBA Falls Pizza, LLC requests approval of retail alcohol beverage license # 13 for 2026-2027, namely bottled or canned beer to be consumed on premises and Wine by the Drink. Roll call of attendance: • Commissioner Povey • Commissioner Krien • Commissioner Fehringer • Clerk Sharee Sprague • Prosecutor Brock Bischoff • Deputy Clerk Mariano Villa A motion to approve the application of Ron Michelson, DBA Falls Pizza, LLC for approval of retail alcohol beverage license #13 for 2026-2027, namely bottled or canned beer to be consumed on premises and wine by the drink was presented by Commissioner Fehringer with a second by Commissioner Krien. Following roll call vote, motion carried unanimously and the record concluded at 3:42 pm. Retail Alcoholic Beverage License Application of M & J Kitchen, Inc #1: The application for a retail alcoholic beverage license #1 came before the Commission at 3:42 pm. The applicant, Jose L. Pelayo, DBA as M & J Kitchen requests approval of retail alcohol beverage license # 1 for 2026-2027, namely bottled or canned beer to be consumed on premises and Wine by the drink. Roll call of attendance: • Commissioner Fehringer • Commissioner Povey • Commissioner Krien • Clerk Sharee Sprague • Prosecutor Brock Bischoff • Deputy Clerk Mariano Villa A motion to approve the application of M & J Brothers Inc for a retail alcohol beverage license #1 for 2026-2027, namely bottled or canned beer to be consumed on premises and Wine by the drink was presented by Commissioner Povey with a second by Commissioner Fehringer. Following roll call vote, motion carried unanimously and the record concluded at 3:42 pm. Retail Alcoholic Beverage License Application of Mr. Petrol's Pantry #2: The application for a retail alcoholic beverage license #2 came before the Commission at 3:43 pm. The applicant, George and Shirley Udy dba Mr. Petrol's Pantry requests approval of retail alcohol beverage license #2 for 2026-2027, namely bottled or canned beer not to be consumed on premises. Roll call of attendance: POWER COUNTY COMMISSION Page 8 of 15 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES Monday, July 13, 2026 • Commissioner Fehringer • Commissioner Povey • Commissioner Krien • Clerk Sharee Sprague • Prosecutor Brock Bischoff • Deputy Clerk Mariano Villa A motion to approve the application of George and Shirley Udy dba Mr. Petrol's Pantry for approval of retail alcohol beverage license #2 for 2026-2027, namely bottled or canned beer not to be consumed on premises was presented by Commissioner Povey with a second by Commissioner Fehringer. Following roll call vote, motion carried unanimously and the record concluded at 3:43 pm. Retail Alcoholic Beverage License Application of Kin Enterprises Inc. #4: The application for a retail alcoholic beverage license # 4 came before the Commission at m. The applicant, Kin Enterprises, Inc. DBA Pop N Cork requests approval of retail alcohol beverage license #4 for 2026-2027, namely bottled or canned beer not to be consumed on premises and Retail Wine. Roll call of attendance: • Commissioner Krien • Commissioner Povey • Commissioner Fehringer • Clerk Sharee Sprague • Prosecutor Brock Bischoff • Deputy Clerk Mariano Villa A motion to approve the application of Kin Enterprises Inc. DBA as Pop N Cork request approval of retail alcohol beverage license #4 for 2026-2027, namely bottled or canned beer to not be consumed on premises and Retail Wine, was presented by Commissioner Povey with a second by Commissioner Fehringer. Following roll call vote, motion carried unanimously and the record concluded at 3:44 pm. Retail Alcoholic Beverage License Application of Ridley’s Family Markets, INC. #5: The application for a retail alcoholic beverage license #5 came before the Commission at 3:44 pm. The applicant, Ridley’s Family Markets, Inc. dba Ridley’s Family Markets requests approval of retail alcohol beverage license No. 5 for 2026–2027, namely bottled or canned beer not to be consumed on premises and retail wine. Roll call of attendance: • Commissioner Fehringer • Commissioner Krien • Commissioner Povey • Clerk Sharee Sprague • Prosecutor Brock Bischoff • Deputy Clerk Mariano Villa A motion to approve the application of Ridley’s Family Markets, Inc. for approval of retail alcohol beverage license No. 5 for 2026-2027, namely bottled of canned beer not to be consumed on premises and retail wine, was presented by Commissioner Povey with a second by Commission Fehringer. Following roll call vote, motion carried unanimously and the record concluded at 3:44 pm. POWER COUNTY COMMISSION Page 9 of 15 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES Monday, July 13, 2026 Retail Alcoholic Beverage License Application of Valleywide Cooperative, Inc. #6: The application for a retail alcoholic beverage license #6 came before the Commission at 3:44 pm. The applicant, Valleywide Cooperative, Inc. requests approval of retail alcohol beverage license #6 for 2026-2027, namely bottled or canned beer not to be consumed on premises and Retail Wine. Roll call of attendance: • Commissioner Krien • Commissioner Fehringer • Commissioner Povey • Clerk Sharee Sprague • Prosecutor Bischoff • Deputy Clerk Mariano Villa A motion to approve the application of Valleywide Cooperative, Inc. for approval of retail alcohol beverage license #6 for 2026-2027, namely bottled or canned beer not to be consumed on premises and Retail Wine was presented by Commissioner Povey with a second by Commissioner Fehringer. Following roll call vote, motion carried unanimously and the record concluded at 3:44 pm. Retail Alcoholic Beverage License Application of Ken's Food Market #14: The application for a retail alcoholic beverage license #14 came before the Commission at 3:45 pm. The applicant, Rod Garner dba Ken's Food Market requests approval of retail alcohol beverage license # 14 for 2026-2027, namely bottled or canned beer not to be consumed on premises and retail wine. Roll call of attendance: • Commissioner Krien • Commissioner Povey • Commissioner Fehringer • Clerk Sharee Sprague • Prosecutor Bischoff • Deputy Clerk Mariano Villa A motion to approve the application of Rod Garner dba Ken's Food Market for approval of retail alcohol beverage license #14 for 2026-2027, namely bottled or canned beer not to be consumed on premises and retail wine was presented by Commissioner Povey with a second by Commissioner Krein. Following roll call vote, motion carried unanimously and the record concluded at 3:45 pm. Retail Alcoholic Beverage License Application of Bingham Ag Services, LLC #15: The application for a retail alcoholic beverage license #15 came before the Commission at 3:45 pm. The applicant, Bingham Ag Services, LLC requests approval of retail alcohol beverage license #15 for 2026-2027, namely bottled or canned beer not to be consumed on premises and retail wine. Roll call of attendance: • Commissioner Krien • Commissioner Povey • Commissioner Fehringer • Clerk Sharee Sprague • Prosecutor Bischoff POWER COUNTY COMMISSION Page 10 of 15 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES Monday, July 13, 2026 • Deputy Clerk Mariano Villa A motion to approve the application of Bingham Ag Services, LLC for approval of retail alcohol beverage license #15 for 2026-2027, namely bottled or canned beer not to be consumed on premises and retail wine was presented by Commissioner Povey with a second by Commissioner Krein. Following roll call vote, motion carried unanimously and the record concluded at 3:45 pm. Retail Alcoholic Beverage License Application of Pocatello Trap Shooting Club Inc. #16: The application for a retail alcoholic beverage license #16 came before the Commission at 3:45 pm. The applicant, Julie Wakley dba Pocatello Trap Shooting Club Inc. requests approval of retail alcohol beverage license #16 for 2026-2027, namely bottled or canned beer to be consumed on premises. Roll call of attendance: • Commissioner Povey • Commissioner Krien • Commissioner Fehringer • Clerk Sharee Sprague • Prosecutor Bischoff • Deputy Clerk Mariano Villa A motion to approve the application of Julie Wakley dba Pocatello Trap Shooting Club Inc. for approval of retail alcohol beverage license #16 for 2026-2027, namely bottled or canned beer to be consumed on premises was presented by Commissioner Povey with a second by Commissioner Krien. Following roll call vote, motion carried unanimously and the record concluded at 3:46 pm. Retail Alcoholic Beverage License Application of La Esperanza Mexican Restaurant and Bakery #17: The application for a retail alcoholic beverage license #17 came before the Commission at 3:46 pm. The applicant, Mario Palacios dba LA Esperanza Restaurant and Bakery requests approval of retail alcohol beverage license #17 for 2026-2027, namely bottled or canned beer to be consumed on and off premises. Roll call of attendance: • Commissioner Krien • Commissioner Povey • Commissioner Fehringer • Clerk Sharee Sprague • Prosecutor Bischoff • Deputy Clerk Mariano Villa A motion to approve the application of Mario Palacios dba La Esperanza Restaurant and Bakery for approval of retail alcohol beverage license #17 for 2026-2027, namely bottled or canned beer to be consumed on and off premises was presented by Commissioner Povey with a second by Commissioner Krein. Following roll call vote, motion carried unanimously and the record concluded at 3:47 pm. Retail Alcoholic Beverage License Application of Rupes Rockland Café #18: The application for a retail alcoholic beverage license #18 came before the Commission at 3:47 pm. The applicant, Vernessa Rupe dba Rupes Rockland Cafe requests approval of retail alcohol beverage license #18 for 2026-2027, namely bottled or canned beer to be consumed on premises and off premises, and Wine by the Drink. POWER COUNTY COMMISSION Page 11 of 15 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES Monday, July 13, 2026 Roll call of attendance: • Commissioner Povey • Commissioner Krien • Commissioner Fehringer • Clerk Sharee Sprague • Prosecutor Bischoff • Deputy Clerk Mariano Villa A motion to approve the application of Vernessa Rupe dba Rupes Rockland Cafe for approval of retail alcohol beverage license #18 for 2026-2027, namely bottled or canned beer to be consumed on premises was presented by Commissioner Povey with a second by Commissioner Krein. Following roll call vote, motion carried unanimously and the record concluded at 3:49 pm. Retail Alcoholic Beverage License Application of Rock Bottom Bar #12: The application for a retail alcoholic beverage license #12 came before the Commission at 3:49 pm. The applicant, Melinda Michaelson dba Rock Bottom Bar requests approval of retail alcohol beverage license #12 for 2026-2027, namely draught and bottled or canned beer, bottled or canned beer to be consumed on premises, and Retail Liquor. Roll call of attendance: • Commissioner Krien • Commissioner Povey • Commissioner Fehringer • Clerk Sharee Sprague • Prosecutor Bischoff • Deputy Clerk Mariano Villa A motion to approve the application of Melinda Michaelson dba Rock Bottom Bar for approval of retail alcohol beverage license #12 for 2026-2027, namely draught and bottled or canned beer, bottled or canned beer to be consumed on premises, and Retail Liquor was presented by Commissioner Povey with a second by Commissioner Krein. Following roll call vote, motion carried unanimously and the record concluded at 3:50 pm. 6. Convene as the Board of Equalization 3:51 pm: A motion to adjourn as the Power County Board of County Commissioners and convene as the Power County Board of Equalization was presented by Commissioner Povey with a second by Commissioner Fehringer. Following an audible call of the board, the motion unanimously carried. 7. Board of Equalization - RPD-0997-04: The Board of Equalization heard the property assessment appeal submitted by Jordan and Kacy Gehring. During the hearing, the Assessor presented a corrected valuation ($1,419,049.00) that reflected a reduced square footage calculation and explained the property's unfinished area, noting that while it was classified as unfinished, it was considered livable space. The Board found that the appellants did not provide sufficient evidence to support a different valuation and therefore did not meet the burden of proof required to overturn the assessment. Following discussion, a motion to deny the appeal from the appellants on their not providing sufficient evidence was presented by Commissioner Fehringer with a second by Commissioner Krein. Following audible call of the board, the motion unanimously carried. POWER COUNTY COMMISSION Page 12 of 15 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES Monday, July 13, 2026 A motion to approve the Assessor’s valuation was presented by Commissioner Fehringer with a second by Commissioner Povey. Following audible call of the board, the motion unanimously carried. 8. Reconvene as Board of County Commissioners at 3:54 pm: A motion to adjourn as the Power County Board of Equalization and reconvene as the Power County Commissioners was presented by Commissioner Povey with a second by Commissioner Krein. Following an audible call of the board, the motion unanimously carried. 9. Consenting Agenda: Following corrections and updates to the minutes for June 22, 2026, a motion to approve the consenting agenda as submitted was presented by Commissioner Krein with a second by Commissioner Povey. Following audible call of the board, the motion unanimously carried. The following items under the consenting agenda were approved; Approval of Past Meeting Minutes – Following corrections, the minutes for June 22, 2026, were approved. Certificate of Residency; College Tuition Application – Pursuant to l.C. §33-2110 the Commissioner’s approved the Application for Certificate of Residency for Junior College Tuition assistance as filed. The following certificate of residency was approved; Applicant Name Accredited College Term Covered Sierra Tischendorf College of Southern Idaho 2026-2027 Fall Semester Claims: The following claims report was approved; FUND Paid 0001 GENERAL FUND (CURRENT EXPENSE) $ 33,263.67 0003 FAIR BOARD $ 20,000.00 0004 POWER COUNTY AMBULANCE DIST. $ 18,056.04 0006 DISTRICT COURT $ 1,682.37 0008 JUSTICE FUND $ 27,517.48 0009 DRUG COURT $ 274.40 0010 ENHANCED 911 SERVICES $ 855.70 0011 HEALTH DISTRICT $ 32,776.46 0015 ELECTIONS $ 195.75 0020 REVALUATION $ 9,692.51 0023 SOLID WASTE (LANDFILL) $ 5,854.65 0027 WEEDS $ 128.59 0038 WATERWAYS $ 2,181.90 0039 MUSEUM $ 1,379.24 0041 AMERICAN RESECUE PLAN ACT $ 1,811.02 0051 BOND – WATER RIGHTS $ 100.00 Total Amount Paid $ 155,769.78 10. Tax Cancellations: Power County Assessor Laura Porath and Treasurer Deanna Curry presented a cancellation of taxes on several parcel numbers; POWER COUNTY COMMISSION Page 13 of 15 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES Monday, July 13, 2026 Parcel No. Reason for Cancellation Cancelled Amount RPD0223- 00 As Per Treasurer $13.29 RPD0222- 00 As Per Treasurer $24.70 TOTAL TAXES CANCELLED $37.99 A motion to approve the tax cancellations for Michael Taylor in the amount of $37.99 as his payment was post marked correctly but arrived late, was presented by Commissioner Povey with a second by Commissioner Krein. Following audible call of the board, the motion unanimously carried. Parcel No. Reason for Cancellation Cancelled Amount MHZ0127- 05 As Per Treasurer $190.20 TOTAL TAXES CANCELLED $190.20 The Assessor’s office reported that the mobile home at this property burned down which cancelled the second half of the taxes. Following discussion a motion, to approve the cancellation of taxes for Great Rift, in the amount of $190.20 was presented by Commissioner Povey with a second by Commissioner Krein. Following audible call of the board, the motion unanimously carried. Parcel No. Reason for Cancellation Cancelled Amount RPA0826- 00 As Per Treasurer $1,704.56 TOTAL TAXES CANCELLED $1,704.56 The Treasurer’s office reports that the cancellation amount for this parcel was incorrect due to typo. The correct amount is $1704.56. This is the updated amount for this cancellation that was approved in December, 2025. Following discussion, a motion to amend the tax cancellation amount for RPA0826-00 to $1,704.56 which was incorrectly stated in the December report as $2,904.53, was presented by Commissioner Povey with a second by Commissioner Krein. Following audible call of the board the motion unanimously carried. 11. Building & Grounds: The following items were discussed under building & grounds; 1. AC Units - Maintenance Director informed the Commission ongoing AC unit issues in the courthouse. Mr. Taylor states the unit in the IT office is out and needs replacing and the unit in magistrate is malfunctioning and outdated and recommends installing a new unit. Harmison Heating and Cooling submitted estimates of $10,653.38 (IT office) and $8,894.74 for each unit. Following discussion, a motion to accept the quote from Harmison Heating and Cooling for the two ac units for $10,653.38 and $8,894.74, to be paid out of 01-10-494-00, was presented by Commissioner Povey with a second by Commissioner Krein. Following audible call of the board, the motion unanimously carried. No demand check was authorized. POWER COUNTY COMMISSION Page 14 of 15 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES Monday, July 13, 2026 2. Commissioners discussed building access, security, and storage options for election equipment, including potential office reorganization to improve security and operational efficiency. 12. LexisNexis Agreement: Prosecutor Bischoff presented the LexisNexis 1-year agreement for the Prosecutor’s office. Costs in the agreement are $195. Following discussion, a motion to accept the LexisNexis agreement for $195 was presented by Commissioner Povey with a second by Commissioner Krein. Following audible call of the board, the motion unanimously carried. 13. Board Updates: The following board updates were held; Guardianship Board: A motion to reaffirm Patricia Hernadez to the Guardianship board was presented by Commissioner Krein with a second by Commissioner Povey. Following audible call of the board, the motion unanimously carried. Great Rift: Commissioner Povey reports that they will have an upcoming meeting on Wednesday. Fair board: Commissioner Fehringer reports that they are working in ways to improve the fair. Discussion’s were also held regarding the circus that was held and improvements moving forward. 14. Personnel: The following item was discussed under personnel; • Following discussion, a motion to proceed with a separation package with the employee discussed under Executive Session 74-206 1(b) was presented by Commissioner Povey with a second by Commissioner Fehringer. Following audible call of the board, the motion unanimously carried. 15. Mosquito Abatement Services: Clerk Sprague presented a request of proposal (RFP) form for mosquito abatement services. Companies that were interested in providing the services would need to complete and submit the form. Following discussion, a motion to approve the Mosquito Abatement RFP was presented by Commissioner Povey with a second by Commissioner Krein. Following audible call of the board, the motion unanimously carried. 16. IT Services: The Commissioners received an update on the county's information technology operations, including proposed changes to the current data backup system and long-term data storage strategy. The discussion focused on improving system reliability while reducing annual operating costs. Staff also presented a Request for Proposals (RFP) for county IT services. Following discussion, a motion to approve the RFP for managed IT services and for it to be sent out to vendors was presented by Commissioner Povey with a second by Commissioner Krein. Following audible call of the board, the motion unanimously carried. C. POINTS OF ORDER: 1. Renewable Northwest Presentation: This item was tabled to August 3, 2026. IV. EXECUTIVE SESSION: 1. Executive Personnel Session I.C. 74-206(1)(b) 2:09 pm: A motion to enter into executive session to consider personnel actions pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b) was presented by Commissioner Povey with a second by Commissioner Krein. Deputy Clerk Mariano Villa conducted roll call on the motion; • Commissioner Povey, AYE • Commissioner Krein, AYE POWER COUNTY COMMISSION Page 15 of 15 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES Monday, July 13, 2026 • Commissioner Fehringer, AYE Following roll call of the Board, motion unanimously carried. Upon conclusion of discussion, Commissioner Fehringer declared the meeting open at 2:45 pm. V. ASSESSMENTS/CONCLUSIONS: 1. Next Meeting: The next regular session for the board to meet is slated for August 3, 2026 2. Adjourn: Having no further business to come before the Board, a motion to adjourn was presented by Commissioner Fehringer with a second by Commissioner Povey. Following audible call of the Board, motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 3:54 pm. The foregoing minutes were approved by the Board of County Commissioners during the Regular Board Meeting held August 3, 2026. ATTEST: MARIANO VILLA, Deputy Clerk __________________________________ COMMISSIONER FEHRINGER, Chairman Mariano Villa Jr.