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POWER COUNTY COMMISSION Page 1 of 4 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES Monday, May 1, 2026 POWER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Meeting Minutes Commission Chambers 543 Bannock Ave. American Falls, ID 83211 www.powercounty.id.us Monday, May 1, 2026, 9:00 a.m. I. CALL TO ORDER The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session Monday, May 1, 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 Brock Bischoff, Legal Counsel OTHER PARTIES PRESENT: Jeff Rankin Liz Tischendorf Chet Taylor Eric Radford Brad Rogers (Zoom) Jacob Reis (Zoom) Kasey Kendall III. AGENDA A. NOTICES/REPORTS 10:58 am Solid Waste MOU: There was discussion regarding process to review of 10-year MOU between Power County and Southern Idaho Solid Waste. It was directed to schedule the MOU revision on a meeting agenda for discussion and action. Prosecutor Bischoff will review and propose recommendations for renewable 1- year contract with annual renewal or for discussions with Southern Idaho Solid Waste. B. MOTIONS: 9:00 am Agenda: A motion to approve the special agenda for Friday, May 1, 2026, was presented by Commissioner Povey with a second by Commissioner Krein. Following audible call of the Board, motion unanimously carried. 9:37 am Building and Grounds: Parties discussed handrail installation and bidding procedures. Eric Radford of EJR Builders LLC presented two bid for prosecutor’s office handrails: POWER COUNTY COMMISSION Page 2 of 4 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES Monday, May 1, 2026 • Bid #1: $9,600 (denied) • Bid #2 (Rockland vendor): $9,450 including delivery and installation. A motion to accept Bid #3 in the amount of $9,450 was presented by Commissioner Povey with a second by Commissioner Krein. Following audible call of the Board, motion unanimously carried. (approved). By Consensus emphasis placed on creating standardized bid forms with clear scope, timeline, and payment terms. Clerk Sprague reported that partnering with CES would provide many procurement and bidding tools including some standardized forms and questions to vet with vendors. Clerk Sprague reported that Mariano is researching the status on forming agreement with CES under IAC partnership (no additional cost to county). Parties discussed safety and liability concerns at the Annex where they have severed the railings from the base. Commission directed Chet to inspect old handrail anchors and obtain quote for re-welding or anchor reinstallation inspection of footings and anchors and report to Chairman Fehringer. 9:50 am Southeast Idaho Public Health: A motion to approve Southeast Idaho Public Health’s budget request (1% increase) for FY2027 was presented by Commissioner Povey with a second by Commissioner Krein. Following audible call of the Board, motion unanimously carried. 11:00 am Personnel and Administrative Matters: Sheriff Kendall appeared with personnel requisition forms to authorize posting of open positions. Clerk Sprague confirmed that the positions had not been submitted for payroll review. By consensus the Clerk and Sheriff will meet following the meeting for review and scheduling. Prosecutor Bischoff presented a personnel requisition form to post the opening for Deputy Prosecutor advising that he posted prior to approval as he didn’t realize he needed to do so and does not believe the County has any legal authority to require pre-approval prior to posting positions within approved budgets. Prosecutor Bischoff advised he is submitting for approval at this time but does not agree the process should be required. Clerk Sprague maintains procedure ensures compliance and budget accuracy and reduces risk to the county. Commissioner Fehringer reported it is important information for the Commission to have and would like to coordinate with HR to create consistent hiring process policy, review options to approve all personnel requisition forms for salary/budget compliance verification before posting and tabled further discussion. A motion to approve personnel requisition form to hire a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney from account line 08-03-0401-01 at an annual salary of $89,300 was presented by Commissioner Fehringer with a second by Commissioner Krein. Commissioner Povey was absent. Following audible call of the Board, motion unanimously carried. C. POINTS OF ORDER: 9:00 am Landfill Discussion: Landfill director Jeff Rankin and Assistant Liz Tischendorf reported on urgent financial and operational issues at the county landfill, advising POWER COUNTY COMMISSION Page 3 of 4 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES Monday, May 1, 2026 we are currently charging a fee of $60 per ton, however, the actual shipping costs are $65-$67 per ton so the fee is insufficient to cover costs and a proposal to raise fees to $80-$100 per ton and implement weighing for construction and demolition waste. Jeff advises that in addition to that, we will need to address demolition pits in Rockland and Big Sky and either adjust those rates a bit higher, or pull bins and only do household at those sites as it is currently costing us about $13,000 a year just to hall to Landfill site. Jeff and Liz present options for addressing the demolition pit situation, including either lining the existing pit for $600,000 or creating a smaller lined pit at potentially lower cost. Both options DEQ amendment required to modify current waste management plan; engineer consultation pending. Discussed strategies for weighing C&D waste and charging by tonnage, adjusting tire disposal fees and managing out-of-county waste (suggested fees $200–$400 per ton). Addressed unsecured loads ordinance ($10 fee). Consensus: retain ordinance but clarify “secured” definition. It was noted that the Treasurer needs ample time to begin preparing tax/fee increase process documentation following required public hearing and fee changes have to be approved no later than September 12. The Commissioner directed Landfill superintendent to; • Begin weight tracking for demo loads next week to provide better data for consideration of fee change needs and impacts. (data collection only). • Compile spreadsheet of fee scenarios and revenue projections. • Obtain cost estimates for smaller demo pit and liner installation. • Coordinate DEQ amendment; continue outreach to engineer Steven. Follow-up meeting scheduled Friday May 8, 2026, at the hour of 9:00 am in Chambers prior to landfill visit. 9:23 AM M2 Security System – Release of Liability and Access: Brad Rogers and Jacob Reis appeared on behalf of Sollus. Brad advised that reviewed the M2 Release of Liability document granting vendor administrative access. Prosecutor Brock Bischoff advised against signing due to full assumption of risk and potential loss of warranty coverage. Prosecutor Bischoff advises that current administrative access already provided by prior sheriff; risk of superseding agreement identified. Brad reported he has scheduled an on-site walkthrough with Jacob and Nick (M2) to review: • Camera inventory accuracy • Service agreements (2024–2026 auto-renewals) • Support coverage levels • Team identified need for day-to-day local system account separate from admin-level access. IV. EXECUTIVE SESSION: 9:51 am Executive Session I.C. 74-206(1)(f) 9:51 am: A motion to enter into executive session to consider legal advice pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1)(f) was POWER COUNTY COMMISSION Page 4 of 4 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES Monday, May 1, 2026 presented by Commissioner Povey with a second by Commissioner Krein. Clerk Sharee Sprague conducted roll call on the motion; • Commissioner Povey, AYE • Commissioner Krein, AYE • Commissioner Fehringer, AYE Following roll call of the Board, motion unanimously carried. Upon conclusion of discussion, Commissioner Fehringer declared the meeting open at 9:57 am. 9:57 am Executive Personnel Session I.C. 74-206(1)(b) 9:57 am: 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. Clerk Sharee Sprague conducted roll call on the motion; • Commissioner Povey, AYE • Commissioner Lasley, AYE • Commissioner Fehringer, AYE Following roll call of the Board, motion unanimously carried. Upon conclusion of discussion, Commissioner Fehringer declared the meeting open at 10:57 am. V. ASSESSMENTS/CONCLUSIONS: 11:03 am Adjourn: Having no further business to come before the Board, a motion to adjourn was presented by Commissioner Fehringer with a second by Commissioner Krein. Commissioner Povey was absent. Following audible call of the Board, motion unanimously carried and the meeting adjourned. Next Meeting: The next regular session for the board to meet is slated for May 11, 2026. The foregoing minutes were approved by the Board of County Commissioners during the Regular Board Meeting held May 11, 2026. ATTEST: SHAREE SPRAGUE, Clerk __________________________________ COMMISSIONER FEHRINGER, Chairman
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