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Cassia County Board of Commissioners
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Monday, December 8, 2025
Cossia County Courthouse . Commission Chamberc
7459 Ove ond Ave . Room 206 . Burley lD83378
9:00 AM
The Cassia County Board of Commissioners met today at the place and time as posted by agenda
pursuant to ldaho Code 5 74-204 for Open Meetin8s Law.
ACTION AGENDA ITEMS
1) 9:00 AM Call to order
2) Pledge of Allegiance and prayer
3) 9:01 AM Appointment of acting chair
Motion and Action: Approve appointment of Bob Kunau as acting chair, Moved by Kent R. Searle - Member,
Seconded by Bob Kunau - Member. Motion passed.
4) 9:02 AM Roll call
Roll Call.
Present: Kent R. Searle - Member, Bob Kunau - Member, Leonard M. Beck - Member (via Zoom with limited
audio connectivity until 10:00 AM), Kerry McMurray - Assistant to Board (Not voting), Sharene Ahlin - Deputy
Clerk (Not voting)
5) 9:03 AM Calendar, meetings, committee reports, and correspondence were reviewed
6) 9:05 AM Approve payables for 72/8/2025
9:06 AM Motion and Action: Approve payables in the amount of S37O,442.81as presented on 12/8/2025,
Moved by Kent R. Searle - Member, Seconded by Bob Kunau - Acting Chair. Motion passed.
9:07 AM Motion and Action: Approve minutes ftom 7L/7O/2O25 as presented, Moved by Bob Kunau - Acting
Chair, Seconded by Kent R. Searle - Member. Motion passed.
9:08 AM Motion and Action: Approve minutes from L1/L7 /2025 as presented, Moved by Kent R. Searle -
Member, Seconded by Bob Kunau - Acting Chair. Motion passed.
8) 9:09 AM Approvalof Clerk's Office recommendations regarding junior college Certificates of Residency
9:09 AM Motion and Action: Approve Clerk's Office recommendations to approve 29 and deny one junior
college Certificates of Residency as presented, Moved by Kent R. Searle - Member, Seconded by Bob Kunau -
Acting Chair. Motion passed.
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7) 9:07 AM Approve minutes from tL/7O/2025 and lL/Ll /2025
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9) 9:10 AM Personnel Matters - Change of Status Requests
a) Snowmobile - Antonio J. Bernad - PT Snowmobile Groomer
9:12 AM Motion and Action: Approve Change of Status Requests as presented, Moved by Kent R. Searle -
Member, Seconded by Bob Kunau - Actin8 Chair. Motion passed.
10) 9:18 AM Executive Sessions
9:18 AM Motion and Action: Enter Executive Session pu rsuant to ldaho Code 5 7 4-206 (1) (b) to consider
personnel issues and ldaho Code 574-206 (1) (d) to consider records that are exempt from public disclosure,
Moved by Kent R. Searle - Member, Seconded by Bob Kunau - Acting Chair.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 2).
Yes: Kent R. Searle - Member, Bob Kunau - Acting Chair.
10:00 AM Upon exit of Executive Session, the board took the matters discussed under advisement
11) 10:19 AM Review and approve track replacement on snow groomer for Snowmobile Dept.
a) lt was discussed that the track replacement had not been anticipated and thus was not budgeted for.
b) Snowmobile does have sufficient revenue in their fund balance to cover the expenditure.
c) Deputy Auditor Michelle Wallace discussed that a budget amendment following the end of FY2026 will
be necessary.
10:21 AM Motion and Action: Approve the replacement of tracks for the snow groomer in the amount of
$32,499.37 as presented, Moved by Leonard M Beck Mem ber, Seconded by Bob Kunau - Acting Cha ir. Motion
passed.
L2) 10:16 AM Review and approve Resolution No. 2025-025 amending provisions of personnel policy regarding
per diem rates
10:19 AM Motion and Action: Approve Resolution No.2025-025 amending provisions of personnel policy
regarding per diem rates as presented, Moved by Leonard M. Beck - Member, Seconded by Bob Kunau - Acting
Chair. Motion passed.
13) 10:08 AM Sign certificates for tax exemptions for fuel sales from Parkland USA Corporation
10:08 AM Motion and Action: Approve si8ning the certificates with Parkland USA for tax exemptions as
presented, Moved by Leonard M. Beck - Member, Seconded by Bob Kunau - Acting Chair. Motion passed
SCHEOULED ACTION A6ENDA ITEMS
14) 9:15 AM Reports from VSO
a) VSO Charles Driscoll reported that they were able to provide Thanksgiving dinner food items and
additionai grocery items to 11 families. They were also able to provide a warm Thanksgiving meal to a
homeless vetera n.
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b) Driscoll reported that his office is preparing to assist eight families with Christmas meal items.
9:45 AM Commissioner Searle departed the meeting.
15) 10:00 AM Review FY2025 Snowmobile Financial Report - Auditor's Office
a) Report was reviewed for the Board by Deputy Auditor Michelle Wallace.
b) She noted that the report had already been signed by Clerk Joseph W. Larsen and that the report did not
require a signature of the Chair.
16) 10:01 AM Review and approve FY2025 Vessellustice Financial Report - Auditor's office
a) Deputy Auditor Wallace reviewed the report for the Board. She stated that the Chair's signature would
be necessary.
b) The funds remaining can be used for future program expenses boat launches, dive equipment, supplies
and ma intenance, etc.
10:03 AM Motion and Action: Accept and approve the vessels report as presented, Moved by Leonard M. Beck -
Member, Seconded by Bob Kunau - Acting Chair. Motion passed.
17) 10:03 AM Review and approve FY2025 Annual Road & Street Financial Report - Auditor's Office
a) Deputv Auditor Wallace reviewed the report for the Board.
b) She explained that the form would require the signatures of all three commissioners, with signatures
also required electronically from each commissioner'
10:07 AM Motion and Action: Authorize all commissioners to sign the FY2025 Road and Street Report as
presented, Moved by Leonard M. Beck - Member, Seconded by Bob Kunau -Acting Chair. Motion passed
18) 10:09 AM Approve and sign Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification - Horak
a) Undersheriff Kevin Horak discussed that the report is for federal narcotics asset forfeitures.
b) The balance in the account is 53,458.86 and it was noted that no fund had been expended in FY2025
10:10 AM Motion and Action: Approve and sign the Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification as
presented, Moved by Leonard M. Beck - Member, Seconded by Bob Kunau - Acting Chair. Motion passed.
19) 10:27 AM Discuss for approval two Widow's Benefit Applications for Stevenson and Parton
a) Treasurer Laura Greener discussed that she had received two applications for assistance from the
Widow's Benefit Trust fund. She advised that there would only be one application presented for
consideration at this time, with the other one for Parton to be placed on the next meeting agenda.
b) A request was made to cancel penalty, interest and solid waste fees in the amount of 5115.17.
c) A payment from the Widow's Benefit Trust Fund was requested in the amount of 5826.00.
d) lt was specified that applicants may only apply for assistance from the Widow's Benefit Trust one time
10:39 AM Motion and Action: Approve the request of the widows benefit trust to pay the 5826.00 as presented,
Moved by Leonard M. Beck - Member, Seconded by Bob Kunau - Chair, Motion passed.
10:39 AM Motion and Action: Approve the cancellation of penalty and interest on the 2024 specials of S12.05,
penalty and interest on the base amount of 555.L21or 2024, as well as cancellation of special fees for solid
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waste charge in the amount of548.00 as presented, Moved by Leonard M. Beck - Member, Seconded by Bob
Kunau - Chair. Motion passed.
20) 1.0:12 AM Construction project status report and items for concern - Gary Jones Construction
a) Chad 6ill discussed that the basement backfill process has begun. A saturated soft spot was found
where the previous building had been located. The soft area was removed and compacted concrete and
fabric have been installed. A small price change was reported to be presented in the coming week.
b) Compaction testing will be done for the footings towards the end of the week.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS ACTION AGENDA ITEMS
21) Proposed County building discussion - There was no discussion
22]. 70:43 AM Adjourn
10:43 AM Motion and Action: Adjourn, Moved by Leonard M. Beck - Member, Seconded by Bob Kunau -Acting
Chair. Motion passed.
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APPROVED
Leonard M. Beck, Chair
DEPUTY CLERK OF THE BOARD:
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Sharene Ahlin
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BOTH UNPAID CLAIMS & DEMANDS GENERALGOVERNMENT FUNDS
* UNAPPROVED DEMANDS APPEAR IN ACTUALS AND ALSO AS AN INVOICE
Fund
19% OF FISCAL YEAR ELAPSED
Budget
Actual
Demand/Claims
Amt
_ Budget
fo Budget
Remaining Remaining
0001
0002
0006
0008
0012
001 3
001 5
001 6
0020
0027
0028
0029
0033
0048
0053
GENERAL FUND (CURRENT EXPENSE)
ROAD & BRIDGE
DISTRICT COURT
JUSTICE FUND
M-C MISDEMEANOR PROBATION
911 COTVIMUNICATIONS
CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS
SOCIAL SERVICES-ASSISTANCE
REVALUATION
NOXIOUS WEED & PEST
SNOWMOBILE
PHYSICAL FACILITIES
COURT FACILITIES FUND
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND
NARCOTICS SEIZED ASSETS FUND
COMMISSIONER
AVAILABLE FOR PAYMENT THEREOF IN THE COUNTY TREASURY.
AppRovED FoR DrsrRrBUroN AS oF
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5,093,499.00
712,150.00
399,326.00
15,639,677.00
1,390,000.00
954,840.00
367,010.00
99,000.00
468,000.00
518,550.00
37,620.00
12,531,140.00
5,500.00
4,295,615.00
30,000.00
975,008.06
53,269.23
63,235.36
2,280,958.01
202,884.99
5,671.82
12,482.98
2,557.00
73,896.34
120,584.98
45.45
46,279.99
294.84
696,867.51
1,541.76
TotalAmount Paid
4,118,490.94
658,880.77
336,090.64
13,358,718.99
1,187,115.01
949,1 68.1 8
354,527.02
96,443.00
394,103.66
397,965.02
37,574.55
12,484,860.01
5,205.16
3,598,747.49
28,458.24
33,637.61
2,111.33
6,552.64
121,697.88
6,309.43
9,685.84
3,144.78
2,973.98
468.64
64,159.63
718.32
7,157.35
111 ,595.40
229.98
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370,442.81
STATE OF IDAHO
CASSIA COUNTY
WE, THE CASSIA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. BEING DULY SWORN DO HEREBY CERTIFYAND DECLARE THAT
WE HAVE REVIEWED THE DEMANDS ENUMERATED AND REFERRED TO IN THE FOREGOING REGISTER, AND THAT THE SAME ARE
TO THE BEST OF OUR KNOWLEDGE ACCURATE AND ARE JUST CLAIMS AGAINST THE COUNTY, AND THAT THERE ARE FUNDS
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* WARNING: This fund is over budget
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