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POWER COUNTY COMMISSION Page 1 of 3 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES Monday, March 2, 2026 POWER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Meeting Minutes Commission Chambers 543 Bannock Ave. American Falls, ID 83211 www.powercounty.id.us Monday, March 2, 2026, 9:00 a.m. I. CALL TO ORDER The Board of County Commissioners met in special session Monday, March 2, 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: Kasey Kendall Teri Kendall Todd Kendall Barbie Workman B* Glass Deanna Curry Destiny Ortiz Gary Krell Jeb Hoag Jessica Deagle Jessica Hickman Konner Kendall Richard Sammons Ryan Grayson Stephanie Hernandez Kami Chandler III. AGENDA A. NOTICES/REPORTS 9:01 a.m. – Sheriff Oath of Office Having been appointed Sheriff on February 23, 2026, to fulfill the remainder of Sheriff Josh Campbell’s term, Judge Adam Strong administered the Oath of Office to Kasey Kendall. 9:15 a.m. – Liability Insurance Valuation of Assets Discussion was held regarding the valuation of County buildings and contents for liability insurance purposes. The Board directed Clerk Sprague to request that the County’s insurance representative should conduct a valuation of the buildings. POWER COUNTY COMMISSION Page 2 of 3 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES Monday, March 2, 2026 B. MOTIONS: 9:00 a.m. – Approval of Agenda A motion to approve the special meeting agenda for Monday, March 2, 2026, was presented by Commissioner Krein with a second by Commissioner Povey. Following audible call of the Board, motion unanimously carried. 9:07 a.m. – Resolution 2026-05: America 250 Chairman Fehringer opened the meeting for consideration of Resolution 2026-05, a Resolution supporting the America 250 in Idaho Commemoration and U.S. Semiquincentennial. Roll call of attendance: • Commissioner Fehringer • Commissioner Krein • Commissioner Povey • Prosecuting Attorney Brock Bischoff • Clerk Sharee Sprague Clerk Sprague read Resolution 2026-05 into the record. No citizens appeared for the public hearing. Chairman Fehringer called for discussion; none was offered. A motion to approve Resolution 2026-05, as read into the record, was presented by Commissioner Povey with a second by Commissioner Krein. Following audible call of the Board, the motion unanimously carried. 9:29 a.m. – Emergency Management Discussion and Appointments Clerk Sharee Sprague reported that the County was notified by the Idaho Office of Emergency Management that the 2022 SHSP grant must be closed out, with $3,207.57 remaining. Ms. Beitia was included on the communication but has not contacted the County to schedule the matter before the Commission. Clerk Sprague further reported she contacted Southeast Idaho Area Field Officer Darin Letzring regarding an outstanding invoice owed to Whitecloud. Mr. Letzring advised that the request to pay the vendor had been entered incorrectly but was resubmitted and approved for payment on February 25, 2026. The Department of Homeland Security will be unable to process payments pending the federal government shutdown and may experience backlog once reopened. Clerk Sprague advised the Commission that the County could pay the invoice and request reimbursement by changing the payee from the vendor to Power County within the grant system. The Commission directed Clerk Sprague to proceed with paying the vendor and updating the reimbursement request in the grant system. POWER COUNTY COMMISSION Page 3 of 3 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES Monday, March 2, 2026 Chairman Fehringer recognized that Kami Chandler submitted written acceptance of the Emergency Manager position on February 25, 2026. A motion to appoint Kami Chandler as the Power County Emergency Manager effective March 6, 2026, was presented by Commissioner Povey with a second by Commissioner Krein. Following audible call of the Board, the motion unanimously carried. The Board directed Clerk Sharee Sprague to notify Frances Beitia of the appointment, in lieu of her resignation filed January 14, 2026, advising of the effective date and requesting coordination with Ms. Chandler to review pending matters and transfer County property prior to the end of shift on March 6, 2026. Commissioner Povey directed Ms. Chandler to contact Teton County Emergency Manager Greg Adams to participate in grant call meetings. Upon inquiry regarding pending grants, Ms. Chandler advised that Charity at SEICOG is applying for an Idaho EMS grant for QRU, and that the Firehouse Subgrant application has been submitted. IV. NO EXECUTIVE SESSION HELD V. ASSESSMENTS/CONCLUSIONS: Next Meeting: The next regular session for the board to meet is slated for March 9, 2026. 9:42 a.m. – Adjourn: Having no further business to come before the Board, a motion to adjourn was presented by Commissioner Povey with a second by Commissioner Krein. Following audible call of the Board, motion carried. The foregoing minutes were approved by the Board of County Commissioners during the Regular Board Meeting held March 9, 2026. ATTEST: SHAREE SPRAGUE, Clerk __________________________________ COMMISSIONER FEHRINGER, Chairman
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