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POWER COUNTY COMMISSION Page 1 of 2 SPECIAL SESSION MINUTES Friday, March 6, 2026 POWER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Meeting Minutes Commission Chambers 543 Bannock Ave. American Falls, ID 83211 www.powercounty.id.us Friday, March 6, 2026, 9:00 a.m. I. CALL TO ORDER The Board of County Commissioners met in special session Friday, March 6, 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 III. AGENDA A. NOTICES/REPORTS 1. Landfill Fee Discussion: Power County Commissioners discussed the landfill and transfer station’s ongoing financial challenges. The facility is currently operating at a deficit, which is expected to worsen significantly in the coming years due to rising disposal costs. The landfill operates on a substantial annual budget supported in part by a household user fee, along with revenue from disposal services. The system also includes multiple satellite sites that provide community access but operate at a loss. Current policies, including allowances for free disposal, were noted as limiting overall revenue. To address the issue, commissioners considered increasing the annual landfill fee, along with raising various gate and service fees. They also discussed the need for major infrastructure improvements and equipment replacement. Key challenges include a maxed-out property tax levy, limited growth in the local tax base, and anticipated public concern over fee increases. Commissioners expressed a preference for implementing a single, comprehensive adjustment rather than gradual increases. Next steps include developing long-term cost projections, reviewing data from other POWER COUNTY COMMISSION Page 2 of 2 SPECIAL SESSION MINUTES Friday, March 6, 2026 counties, refining fee structures, and preparing for public outreach ahead of the upcoming budget process. A follow-up meeting was scheduled for further discussion. 2. Weeds Workshop: The Power County Commissioners held a brief workshop to discuss the weeds department, focusing on general ideas for improving operations and overall effectiveness. Various potential approaches were considered, with additional discussion and evaluation anticipated at a later time. B. MOTIONS: 1. Agenda: A motion to approve the special agenda for Friday, March 6 2026, was presented by Commissioner Krein with a second by Commissioner Povey. Following audible call of the Board, motion unanimously carried. V. ASSESSMENTS/CONCLUSIONS: 1. Next Meeting: The next regular session for the board to meet is slated for March 9, 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 Fehringer. Following audible call of the Board, motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 10:28 am. The foregoing minutes were approved by the Board of County Commissioners during the Regular Board Meeting held March 30, 2026. ATTEST: MARIANO VILLA, Deputy Clerk __________________________________ COMMISSIONER FEHRINGER, Chairman
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